A new species of the subterranean genus Troglocyphoniscus Strouhal, 1939 (Isopoda: Oniscidea: Trichoniscidae) from the Tara Mountain, Serbia

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Authors: Ivo Karaman, Mladen Horvatović
DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5748.2.6
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Abstract

Troglocyphoniscus tarae sp. nov. was described from the Medveđa jama cave on Tara Mountain in Serbia as the fourth species in this subterranean genus. The diagnostic characteristics and affinity of the new species and genus are discussed. The distribution of the closely related troglobite genera Troglocyphoniscus and Graeconiscus is presented and discussed in the light of Mediterranean geotectonic events.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Subterranean biodiversity and taxonomy Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution Crustacean biology and ecology

Publication details

Journal / source
Zootaxa
Volume
5748
Issue
2
Pages
256–266
Publication date
12 January 2026
Language
EN