New considerations about the outstanding variability of the genus Chaerilobuthus Lourenço & Beigel, 2011 (Scorpiones: Chaerilobuthidae) and the description of one more new species from Early Cretaceous Burmite.
Abstract
One more new species of fossil scorpion belonging to the genus Chaerilobuthus Lourenço & Beigel, 2011 is described from Early Cretaceous Burmite. Chaerilobuthus muelleri Lourenço sp. n., represents the 15th species to be described for this genus confirming therefore the strong speciose characteristic of this group. The new species shows several clear morphologicaldifferences when compared to the previous known species, attesting the existence of a major variability within Chaerilobuthus. A list of the known species is presented, as well a number of comments on the variability of different morphological characters.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Spider Taxonomy and Behavior Studies
Fossil Insects in Amber
Invertebrate Taxonomy and Ecology
Publication details
- Journal / source
- HAL
- Volume
- 14
- Issue
- 11
- Pages
- 1–6
- Publication date
- 26 February 2026
- Language
- EN