Otostigmus (Parotostigmus) tibialis Broelemann , 1902

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 : 19-20

Otostigmus (Parotostigmus) tibialis Broelemann, 1902

Published records.

None.

Material examined.

SÃO PAULO: Iporanga ( Atlantic Rainforest ), Limestone : Gruta da Agua Suja , (UFSCAR) 4 spec, 13-20.iv.2009, Pellegatti-Franco, F.; Caverna Guaxica, (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 03.iii.2014, Bichuette, ME., Gallão, JE.; SANTA CATARINA: Florianópolis ( “Restinga” - Atlantic Forest and coastal vegetation), Granite: Abrigo Saco dos Limões, (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 01.v.2016, Bichuette, ME., Gallão, JE., Lee, D., Xavier, P.; Caverna da Água Corrente, (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 01.v.2016, Bichuette, ME., Gallão, JE., Lee, D., Xavier, P .

Distribution.

This species is widely distributed in Brazil, primarily ranging from the central regions and extending southward to Santa Catarina. Also well represented in southeastern and southern Brazil ( Chagas-Jr 2012), O. tibialis was recorded in limestone and granitic caves of São Paulo and Santa Catarina, respectively. The species is probably troglophilic.

Habitat.

Cave (unconsolidated substrate, under rocks).

Conservation.

Though widely distributed, the population inhabiting caves of Santa Catarina may be under local threat from urban expansion because there is no relevant legal protection. The species’ cave habitats in São Paulo are, however, located inside state parks.