MAHRAD NASSIRKHANI, REZA VAFAI SHOUSHTARI

Description of the new species Chthonius (Ephippiochthonius) negarinae sp. nov. (Pseudoscorpiones: Chthoniidae) from Iran

A new species, Chthonius (Ephippiochthonius) negarinae sp. Nov., is described from Iran. In addition, illustrations and measurements are given.

Anahtar Kelimeler:

Arachnida, faunistic, tetrachelatus-group, Middle East

Description of the new species Chthonius (Ephippiochthonius) negarinae sp. nov. (Pseudoscorpiones: Chthoniidae) from Iran

A new species, Chthonius (Ephippiochthonius) negarinae sp. Nov., is described from Iran. In addition, illustrations and measurements are given.

Keywords:

Arachnida, faunistic, tetrachelatus-group, Middle East,

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