Checklist of myriapods (Arthropoda: Myriapoda) from the colombian Caribbean region

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2022
Authors:M. Carrillo-Pallares, Martínez-Torres, D., Navas-S, G. R.
Journal:Intropica
Volume:17
Issue:2
Pagination:277-289
Date Published:31/12/2022
Keywords:Chilopoda, Colombia, Diplopoda, Symphyla, Taxonomy
Abstract:

Abstract: Based on the available literature and a review of collections of organisms, a checklist of 69 myriapod species was made for the Colombian Caribbean region; two symphyls, 15 Chilopods, and 52 Diplopods. In total, 20 families (one from Symphyla, five from Chilopoda, and 14 from Diplopoda), from 11 orders (one from Symphyla, three from Chilopoda, and seven from Diplopoda). Each species's geographical range by department, altitud, reference collection, and bibliographic source were included. The presence in Colombian collections of diplopod specimens that are new records of their taxonomic group for the region, such as Chondrodesmus cf. riparius (Chelodesmidae), two species of Fuhrmannodesmidae, three of Paradoxosomatidae and one of Lophoproctidae. Likewise, two species of Scolopendrellidae of the class Symphyla. This demonstrates the urgent need to complete the essential diversity inventories of the main groups of organisms in the face of the alarming environmental deterioration to which the Colombian Caribbean region is subjected.

Lista de miriápodos (Arthropoda: Myriapoda) de la región Caribe colombiana

Resumen: Con base en la literatura disponible, y revisión de colecciones de organismos, se realizó una lista de chequeo de 69 especies de miriápodos para la región Caribe colombiana; dos sinfilos, 15 quilópodos y 52 diplópodos. En total 20 familias (una de Symphyla, cinco de Chilopoda y 14 de Diplopoda), pertenecientes a 11 órdenes (uno de Symphyla, tres de Chilopoda y siete de Diplopoda). Para cada especie se incluyó su ámbito geográfico por departamentos, ámbito altitudinal, colección de referencia y fuente bibliográfica. Se confirmó la presencia en colecciones colombianas de especímenes de diplópodos que son nuevos registros de su grupo taxonómico para la región, como Chondrodesmus cf. riparius (Chelodesmidae), dos especies de Fuhrmannodesmidae, tres de Paradoxosomatidae y una de Lophoproctidae. Asimismo, dos especies de Scolopendrellidae de la clase Symphyla. Esto demuestra la imperiosa necesidad de completar los inventarios básicos de diversidad de los principales grupos de organismos ante el alarmante deterioro ambiental al que está sometida la región Caribe colombiana.

Recommended citation: Carrillo-Pallares, M., Martínez-Torres, D., Navas-S, G. R. (2022): Checklist of myriapods (Arthropoda: Myriapoda) from the colombian Caribbean region. Intropica, 17 (2): 277-289. https://doi.og/10.21676/23897864.4604

URL:https://revistas.unimagdalena.edu.co/index.php/intropica/article/view/4604
DOI:10.21676/23897864.4604
Citation Key:2020
Refereed Designation:Refereed
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