Rare or poorly known scorpions from Colombia. III. On the taxonomy and distribution of Rhopalurus laticauda Thorell, 1876 (Scorpiones: Buthidae), with description of a new species of the genus

Authors

Rolando Teruel, Museo de Historia Natural "Tomás Romay"
César A. Roncallo

DOI

https://dx.doi.org/10.18590/euscorpius.2008.vol2008.iss68.1

Abstract

A new species of the genus Rhopalurus Thorell, 1876 is herein described from northeastern Colombia; the new species is closely related to (and has been previously confused with) Rhopalurus laticauda Thorell, 1876. Also, some comments on the taxonomy and distribution of the latter taxon are included.

Recommended Citation

Teruel, R., & Roncallo, C. A. 2008 . Rare or poorly known scorpions from Colombia. III. On the taxonomy and distribution of Rhopalurus laticauda Thorell, 1876 (Scorpiones: Buthidae), with description of a new species of the genus. Euscorpius, No. 68: 1-12.