Cryptops, Chagas-Jr & Bichuette, 2018

Chagas-Jr, Amazonas & Bichuette, Maria Elina, 2018, A synopsis of centipedes in Brazilian caves: hidden species diversity that needs conservation (Myriapoda, Chilopoda), ZooKeys 737, pp. 13-56 : 23

Cryptops spp.

Material examined.

PARÁ: Altamira (Equatorial Rainforest), Sandstone: Caverna Sugiro-Roncador, (UFSCAR) 2 spec, 02.iv.2011, Bichuette, ME., Gallão, JE., Pedroso, DR., von Schimonsky, DM.; Caverna Pedra da Cachoeira , (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 03.iv.2011, Bichuette, ME., Gallão, JE., Pedroso, DR., von Schimonsky, DM.; Canaã dos Carajás (Equatorial Rainforest and " Campos Rupestres "), Iron Ore: Gruta S 11C 0060, (UFMT) 1 spec, 05.ix.2015, BioEspeleo Consultoria Ambiental; Gruta S 11C 0139, (UFMT) 1 spec, 11.viii.2015, BioEspeleo Consultoria Ambiental; MATO GROSSO: Nobres (Cerrado), Limestone: Toca da Serra Rica , (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 04.v.2015, Chagas-Jr, A., Bichuette, ME.; BAHIA: Andaraí ("Campos rupestres" highland heterogeneous vegetation on rocks), Sandstone: Gruna Parede Vermelha, (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 29.x.2010, Bichuette, ME., Rantin, B., Gallão, JE.; Gruna do Cantinho , (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 01.iv.2013, Bichuette, ME., von Schimonsky, DM., Gallão, JE.; Gruna Esbirro de Quina , (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 20.x.2014, Gallão, JE., von Schimonsky, DM.; São Desidério (Cerrado-Caatinga transition), Limestone: Caverna Baixa Fria, (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 02.xi.2011, Bichuette, ME.; Carinhanha (Caatinga), Limestone: Gruna da Altina , (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 27.xi.2015, Gallão, JE., Bichuette, ME.; Gruna Valdecir, (UFSCAR) 4 spec, 31.v.2012, Bichuette, ME., Gallão, JE.; Gruna Água Fina, (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 29.v.2012, Bichuette, ME., Gallão, JE.; Paripiranga (Caatinga), Limestone: Caverna do Urutau , (UFSCAR) 1 spec, ix.2013; Abismo do Lixo , (UFSCAR) 1 spec, ix.2013; Caverna da Presa II, (UFSCAR) 2 spec, ix.2013; Abismo dos Morcegos, (UFSCAR) 1 spec, ix.2013, Rocha, KG.; Caverna da Presa II, (UFSCAR) 1 spec, ix.2013; xi.2014, Gallão, JE., Bolfarini, MP., Rosendo, MJ., Moreira, R.; Abismo do Entupido , (UFSCAR) 1 spec, ix.2013; Abismo do Entupido , (UFSCAR) 1 spec, xi.2014, Gallão, JE., Bolfarini, MP., Rosendo, MJ., Moreira, R.; MINAS GERAIS: Presidente Olegário (Cerrado and Semideciduous seasonal forest), Limestone: Lapa da Fazenda Sao Bernardo , (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 23.1.2014, Zepon, T., Resende, LPA.; Lapa da Fazenda Sao Bernardo , (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 13.iv.2014, Bichuette, ME., Zepon, T., Resende, LPA., Ribeiro, IA.; Lapa da Fazenda Sao Bernardo , (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 30.xi.2013, Bichuette, ME., Zepon, T., Resende, LPA., Ribeiro, IA.; Montes Claros (Cerrado), Limestone: Lapa da Botina , (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 20.v.2016, Gallão, JE., Zepon, T., von Schimonsky, DM.; Itacarambi (Cerrado-Caatinga transition), Limestone: Lapa da Onca , (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 06.vi.2014, Gallão, JE., von Schimonsky, DM., Monte, BGO.; Gruta Olhos d’ Água, (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 23.x.2013, Bichuette, ME.; Sao Roque de Minas (Cerrado), Limestone: Gruta do Zeferino I, (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 07.ix.2009, Bichuette, ME.; Pains (Cerrado and Semideciduous seasonal forest), Limestone: Caverna D 19, (UFSCAR) 2 spec, 02.xi.2005, Bichuette, ME.; Caverna C 13, (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 03.xi.2005, Bichuette, ME.; Diamantina ("Campos rupestres" highland heterogeneous vegetation on rocks), Quartzite: Caverna Tromba D’ Anta, (UFSCAR) 2 spec, 08.ix.2013, Fonseca-Ferreira, R.; Itabirito ( “Canga” - heterogeneous flora), Iron Ore: Gruta VL 02, Gruta VL 08, Gruta VL 10, all in Mina Varzea do Lopes , (MNRJ) 3 spec, 18-25.iv.2007, Andrade, R.; Gruta VL 03, Gruta VL 60, all in Mina Varzea do Lopes , (MNRJ) 4 spec, 18-25.iv.2007, Andrade, R.; Gruta VL 36 in Mina Várzea do Lopes, (MNRJ) 1 spec, 3-20.xi.2007, Andrade, R.; Gruta VL 18 Mina Varzea do Lopes , (MNRJ) 1 spec, iv.2008, Andrade, R.; SÃO PAULO: Iporanga (Atlantic Rainforest), Limestone: Caverna Morro Preto, (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 30.ix.2012, Bichuette, M.E.; Caverna Alambari de Baixo , (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 02.x.2012, Bichuette, M.E.; Gruta Betari de Baixo, (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 22.vii.2010, Bichuette, ME., Rizzato, PP., Fernandes, CS.; Gruta das Aranhas, (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 14.vii.2008, Bichuette, ME.; Gruta da Água Suja, (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 16-20.ix.2010 Pellegatti-Franco, F.; Apiaí /Iporanga (Atlantic Rainforest), Limestone: Gruta Mãozinha, (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 14-16.ix.2009, Pellegatti-Franco, F.; Gruta Espírito Santo, (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 08-13.ix.2009, Pellegatti-Franco, F .

Taxonomic notes.

Cryptops is a common scolopendromorph genus in Brazil but also has worldwide distribution. The genus occurs in caves from Brazil, Spain, Australia, and Cuba ( Ribaut 1915, Zapparoli 1990, Edgecombe 2005, 2006, Matic et al. 1977). Most Cryptops species recorded in Brazilian caves are troglobitic. As observed for some Otostigmus records, several specimens lacked the ultimate pair of legs or were damaged juveniles, making precise identification difficult. At least seven new troglobitic species are currently under study. They are listed here for their important in clarifying cave centipede distribution.

Distribution.

Most specimens are from limestone caves of Mato Grosso, Bahia, Minas Gerais, and São Paulo. The remainder are from iron ore and sandstone caves of Pará (northern Brazil), as well as iron ore caves of Minas Gerais (southeastern Brazil). The caves in both states are affected by major iron mining projects, while or hydroelectrical construction also affects caves in Pará.