The true identity of Rhopalurus pintoi Mello-Leitão, 1932, with notes on the status and distribution of Rhopalurus crassicauda Caporiacco, 1947 (Scorpiones: Buthidae)

Authors

• Rolando Teruel, Museo de Historia Natural “Tomás Romay”
• Alexander K. Tietz

Abstract

The true identity of the enigmatic scorpion Rhopalurus pintoi Mello-Leitão, 1932 is herein finally clarified, on the basis of new specimens collected near the type locality: it is demonstrated to be a senior synonym of Rhopalurus piceus Lourenço & Pinto-da-Rocha, 1997, as it was already suspected. The species is redescribed, and some topics on taxonomy, geographical distribution and ecology are commented for this species and Rhopalurus crassicauda Caporiacco, 1947.

Recommended Citation

Teruel, Rolando and Tietz, Alexander K. (2008) "The true identity of Rhopalurus pintoi Mello-Leitão, 1932, with notes on the status and distribution of Rhopalurus crassicauda Caporiacco, 1947 (Scorpiones: Buthidae)," Euscorpius: Vol. 2008: Iss. 70, Article 1.
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Available at: https://mds.marshall.edu/euscorpius/vol2008/iss70/1