Rhysida brasiliensis Kraepelin, 1903

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Rhysida brasiliensis Kraepelin, 1903

Published records.

None.

Material examined.

PARÁ: Altamira (Equatorial Rainforest), Sandstone: Caverna Pedra da Cachoeira, (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 15.xii.2010, Gallão, JE., and (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 03.iv.2011, Bichuette, ME., Gallão, JE., Pedroso, DR., Schimonsky, DM .

Distribution.

Among the five Brazilian species of the genus, R. brasiliensis is known from southeastern Brazil ( Bücherl 1942). New specimens from this study were collected in one sandstone cave of Pará, expanding the species’ record. Accidental in caves.

Habitat.

Cave (unconsolidated substrate - sand).

Conservation.

The Pedra da Cachoeira cave is located within the boundaries of a huge planned hydroelectrical project (Belo Monte) (M.E. Bichuette, per. obs.). Thus, the species is likely to be threatened on a local scale.