Palp-footed spiders of Sri Lanka with descriptions of six new species (Araneae: Palpimanidae)
Palp-footed spiders of Sri Lanka with descriptions of six new species (Araneae: Palpimanidae)
Palpimanidae Thorell, 1870 is a diverse family of nocturnal, leaf litter, or bark-dwelling spiders native to the tropics. In this paper, I describe six species new to science: Boagrius silindui sp. nov., Steriphopus ritigalensis sp. nov., S. punchimenikae sp. nov., S. woolfi sp. nov., S. hinnihamiae sp. nov., and S. spiralus sp. nov. I also redescribe Palpimanus vultuosus Simon, 1897, Sarascelis chaperi Simon, 1887 and Steriphopus macleayi (O. Pickard-Cambridge, 1873). Further, the following taxonomic act is proposed: Boagrius raffrayi (Simon, 1893) comb. nov. (transferred from Sarascelis). A key is provided for all Sri Lankan species. I conclude that many of the new species live in disturbed or vulnerable habitats and should be prioritised for conservation.
taxonomy, Arachnida, India, systematics, Ceylon, biodiversity
taxonomy, Arachnida, India, systematics, Ceylon, biodiversity
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