New and Known Species of Bellorchestia Serejo and Lowry, 2008 from Australia (Talitridae: Amphipoda: Crustacea)

Researchers have identified four new species of the amphipod genus Bellorchestia from Tasmania, Australia: B. lutruwita, B. needwonnee, B. palawakani, and B. reliquia. These discoveries expand the known biodiversity of coastal beach-dwelling crustaceans in the region, including within the UNESCO-listed Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage area. The study provides distribution records based on extensive ecological surveys, updates the generic diagnosis for Bellorchestia following recent taxonomic revisions, and includes a key and field guide to assist in species identification. This work contributes to our understanding of amphipod diversity and conservation in Australian coastal ecosystems.

Hughes, L. E., & Lindsay, S. (2021). New and Known Species of Bellorchestia Serejo and Lowry, 2008 from Australia (Talitridae: Amphipoda: Crustacea). Recent Advances in Freshwater Crustacean Biodiversity and Conservation, 85–138. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003139560-5