World Heritage Site:
Iguaçu National Park
Publication Year:
2010
Publication Type:
Article
Publication Identifier:
WHE4E3F07F10C
Summary
Researchers have identified and described a new species of crickets belonging to the genus Tafaliscus within the Iguaçu National Park, Brazil. This discovery expands the known biodiversity of the region, particularly for the subfamily Tafaliscinae (Grylloidea: Eneopteridae). The study employed morphological analysis, focusing on key taxonomic features such as body structure and acoustic organs to distinguish this species from its relatives. The findings contribute to the understanding of cricket diversity in UNESCO-listed Iguaçu National Park, highlighting the importance of systematic studies in biodiversity conservation.
Citation
Dias, P. G. B. S., & De, F. D. A. G. (2010). A new species of Taf al isc a Walker, 1869 from the Iguaçu National Park, Brazil (Grylloidea, Eneopteridae, Tafaliscinae). https://doi.org/10.5281/ZENODO.195255