Prionopetalum asperginis Enghoff, 2016

New material examined

TANZANIA • 6 ♂♂, 7 ♀♀, 2 juv.; Morogoro Region, Kilombero District, Magombera Nature Reserve; 7°48′55″–7°49′22″ S, 36°57′35″–36°59′28″ E; 263–284 m a.s.l., 28 Jan. 2018 – 15 Mar. 2020; A. Ngute and A.R. Marshall leg.; NHMD 621753, NHMD 621754, NHMD 621755, NHMD 621756, NHMD 621757, NHMD 621757; ACC.NO. 2020-EN-002 .

Descriptive notes

The new specimens agree fully with the types from Udzungwa Scarp FR, except that traces of a light dorsal stripe flanked by darker spots are discernible, probably due to the new specimens having spent no more than 2 years in alcohol. The type specimens, which had spent 18 years in alcohol, were reported as being almost uniform light brown without lighter dorsal markings.

Distribution

Previous Eastern Arc records: Udzungwa Mts, Udzungwa Scarp FR, 750 m a.s.l. (Enghoff 2016b).

General distribution: Udzungwa endemic.