New species and records of Copris (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae; Scarabaeinae) from Central America

Kohlmann, Bert; Cano, Enio B.; Delgado, Leonardo

doi:10.11646/zootaxa.167.1.1

Cited by 9 publications

(9 citation statements)

References 3 publications

(2 reference statements)

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…1996: 133 (parental care); Kohlmann et al . 2003: 47 (catalogue, distribution); Cabral-de-Mello et al . 2008: 1247 (chromosomal formula); Halffter et al .…”

Section: Copris Incertus Say 1835mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Since then, 11 additional New World species have been discovered and added to the genus (Matthews and Halffter 1968; Warner 1990; Ratcliffe 1998; Delgado and Kohlmann 2001; Kohlmann et al . 2003; Solís and Kohlmann 2003; McCleve and Kohlmann 2005; Mora-Aguilar and Delgado 2015). With the exception of Copris igualensis Warner, 1990 (of which only three specimens are known), the taxonomic organisation of the Copris incertus Say, 1835 species complex of the C .…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Revision of the taxonomy and distribution of the Neotropical Copris incertus species complex (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae)

Darling

Génier

2018

Can Entomol

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Copris incertus Say, 1835 (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae: Coprini) has been described as a New World coprophagous scarab distributed from Mexico to Ecuador with large discontinuities in its range between the Yucatán province and Costa Rica. The C. incertus species complex of the Copris minutus (Drury, 1773) species group consists of C. incertus, Copris laeviceps Harold, 1869, and Copris lugubris Boheman, 1858. Based on external morphology and male genitalia, we discovered that multiple species have been classified as C. incertus. Of these species, five are new: Copris amazonicusnew species, Copris brevicornisnew species, Copris davidinew species, Copris moroninew species, and Copris susanaenew species. Herein, we revise the organisation of the C. incertus species complex and propose a new species complex, the C. laeviceps species complex, which includes: C. davidi, Copris igualensis Warner, 1990, and C. laeviceps, formerly included in the C. incertus species complex. We provide an identification key along with species distribution maps, images of habitus, and diagnostic characters.

show abstract

“…1996: 133 (parental care); Kohlmann et al . 2003: 47 (catalogue, distribution); Cabral-de-Mello et al . 2008: 1247 (chromosomal formula); Halffter et al .…”

Section: Copris Incertus Say 1835mentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Revision of the taxonomy and distribution of the Neotropical Copris incertus species complex (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae)

Darling

Génier

2018

Can Entomol

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Among the 20 species of dung beetle (Table 8), the presence of Copris laeviceps and Copris nubilosus suggests once again that Sierra Chinajá is an ecotone or area of transition, because these species are characteristic of two distinct biogeographic areas: the highlands of Alta Verapaz and the the lowlands of the Pe ten. Copris nubilosus was first described in 2003 (Kohlmann et al 2003) and until now was only reported from colder high-elevation cloud forests between 1350 and 1800 m, in the Sierra Cuchumatanes and Sierra de las Minas. Copris laeviceps is a characteristic lowland dung beetle recorded from sites in the Atlantic lowland forests of Izabal as well as the Pe ten Plateau to the north (Kohlmann et al 2003).…”

Section: Biogeographic Status Of Chinajámentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Copris nubilosus was first described in 2003 (Kohlmann et al 2003) and until now was only reported from colder high-elevation cloud forests between 1350 and 1800 m, in the Sierra Cuchumatanes and Sierra de las Minas. Copris laeviceps is a characteristic lowland dung beetle recorded from sites in the Atlantic lowland forests of Izabal as well as the Pe ten Plateau to the north (Kohlmann et al 2003).…”

Section: Biogeographic Status Of Chinajámentioning

confidence: 99%

Biodiversity and biogeographic significance of the Sierra Chinajá in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala: a first look

Bonham

Sacayón

Barrios³

et al. 2009

International Journal of Biodiversity Science & Management

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

A rapid biodiversity assessment was carried out in the Sierra Chinajá, Guatemala in order to support the conservation policies of the national agency for protected areas management. This study represents the first systematic account of the flora and fauna of the area. The floristic composition was surveyed using 21 Whitaker plots and non-systematic sampling of other vegetative strata. Bird communities were assessed using a system of point counts and mist nets. Bats were sampled with mist nets at 400 m and 600 m. For small terrestrial mammals, two transects with 90 traps each were established at low and high elevations.Reptiles and amphibians were collected through non-systematic walks through forest patches. Dung beetles were sampled with pitfall traps. A total of 309 plant species were found, including trees, orchids and bromeliads. The list of animal species includes 20 bats, four rodents, one marsupial, 110 birds, 24 reptiles, 14 amphibians, and 20 dung beetles. The results indicate that the Sierra Chinajá is an ecotone or transition zone from predominantly tropical lowland to a mix of montane environments.

show abstract

“…2 in areas 5a [Sierra de las Minas] and 7b [La Union]). Evidence for a relationship between areas 7b-8 (La Union-Sierra de Merendon) and 3-5 (Cuchumatanes-Sierra de las Minas) includes the presence of the dung beetle, Copris nubilosus Kohlmann et al, from Cerro Azul (area 8; Copian, Honduras, 1,400 m), La Union, Zacapa, (area 7b), Purulh'a, Baja Verapaz (area 5a) and Barillas, Huehuetenango (area 3) (Kohlmann et al 2003). Also, species in the Petrejoides "reyesi" group, including P. reyesi Schuster (La Tigra, area 7d), P. pokomchii Schuster (Sierra de las Minas, area 5a), P. salvadorae Schuster (Trifinio, area 6), P. guatemalae Reyes-Castillo and Schuster (Cuchumatanes, area 3), and P. n. sp.…”

Section: Highland Biogeographic Scenariosmentioning

confidence: 99%

What Can Scarabaeoidea Contribute to the Knowledge of the Biogeography of Guatemala?

Schuster¹,

Cano²

2006

The Coleopterists Bulletin

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Scarabaeoidea is one of the biogeographically best known groups of organisms for Nuclear Central America, especially Guatemala. They have been used to determine areas of endemism for cloud forests of the region and to analyze relationships among these endemic areas. A major north-south division of these areas is described. Lowland scenarios are also given. This information was used for justifying the establishment of biological reserves in the area and is a tool available for prioritization of reserve establishment that could be adapted to other parts of the world as well. Resumen Scarabaeoidea es uno de los grupos mejor conocidos biogeograficamente en Centroamerica Nuclear, especialmente Guatemala. Han sido usados para establecer areas de endemismo en bosques nubosos de la region y para analizar relaciones entre esas areas. Una division mayor norte-sur de estas areas endemicas esta descrita. Escenarios de tierra de baja elevaci6n tambien se presentan. Esta informacion fue usada para justificar el establecimiento de reservas biologicas en el area y como una valiosa herramienta para priorizar el establecimiento de reservas, lo cual podria ser adaptado tambien a otras partes del mundo.

show abstract

New species and records of Copris (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae; Scarabaeinae) from Central America

Cited by 9 publications

References 3 publications

Revision of the taxonomy and distribution of the Neotropical Copris incertus species complex (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae)

Revision of the taxonomy and distribution of the Neotropical Copris incertus species complex (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae)

Biodiversity and biogeographic significance of the Sierra Chinajá in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala: a first look

What Can Scarabaeoidea Contribute to the Knowledge of the Biogeography of Guatemala?

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About