Scorpions from Ennedi, Kapka and Tibesti, the mountains of Chad, with descriptions of nine new species (Scorpiones: Buthidae, Scorpionidae)

A comprehensive study of scorpions from the Ennedi, Kapka, and Tibesti mountain massifs in Chad has unveiled nine previously undescribed species, including Androctonus pallidus, Buthacus golovatchi, and Scorpio ennedi. These discoveries highlight a unique and potentially endemic fauna in these Saharan regions. The research employed systematic analysis of collected specimens to identify and describe the new species, contributing valuable insights into the biodiversity and biogeography of scorpions in North African mountain ranges. The findings also provide comparative context for understanding scorpion distributions across other Saharan massifs.

Lourenço, W. R., Duhem, B., & Cloudsley-Thompson, J. L. (2012). Scorpions from Ennedi, Kapka and Tibesti, the mountains of Chad, with descriptions of nine new species (Scorpiones: Buthidae, Scorpionidae). Rej, 21(1), 307338–307330. https://doi.org/10.15298/arthsel.21.4.03