1- Zoological Survey of India, M-Block, New Alipore, Kolkata, 700053, India
2- Zoological Survey of India, M-Block, New Alipore, Kolkata, 700053, India ,gpmandal.zsi@gmail.com
2- Zoological Survey of India, M-Block, New Alipore, Kolkata, 700053, India ,
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This study was performed on the collections of the National Zoological Collection of the Zoological Survey of India and described a new species in the “multidentati” Cyphoderus group from Bihar, India. This new species, Cyphoderus bihariensis sp. nov., is described with a distinguishing comparison among other species within this group. The new species is notably large compared to its counterparts in this group. This study also redescribed Cyphoderus javanus Börner, 1906 collected from various localities and habitats across India and provides additional morphological identification characters and chaetotaxy for taxonomic sufficiency. Earlier, India was home to nine Cyphoderus species from various localities across the country. Additionally, an identification key to the Indian Cyphoderus is included.
Article Type: Research Article |
Subject:
Systematics/Other taxa
Received: 2024/12/7 | Accepted: 2025/02/13
Received: 2024/12/7 | Accepted: 2025/02/13
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