Biodiversity hotspot in the Sangha Trinational Protected Area revealed through Orthoptera Tettigoniidae

A groundbreaking study on the Sangha Trinational Protected Area reveals it as a significant biodiversity hotspot through the discovery of new Orthoptera Tettigoniidae species and genera. Researchers identified a new tribe (Myllocentrini), genus (Pseudoeurycorypha), and six new species from the Republic of Congo, while also synonymizing Phlaurocentrum morettoi with P. lobatum. The study also reclassified three genera into Plangiopsidini and transferred two Arantia species to a different subgenus. Notably, most endemic species face high extinction risks due to limited distribution ranges. This research underscores the Congo River Basin's critical role in biodiversity conservation, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced protection measures.

MASSA, B. (2023). Biodiversity hotspot in the Sangha Trinational Protected Area revealed through Orthoptera Tettigoniidae. Zootaxa, 5331(1), 1–67. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5331.1.1