Update on the geographical distribution of freshwater crabs of the Pseudothelphusidae family in the semi-arid region of northeastern Brazil
Nobre, Paulo Henrique PereiraNascimento, Carlito Alves doMartins, Carlos Antonio MunizAraújo, Juliana Gonçalves deNascimento, Whandenson Machado doPinheiro, Allysson Pontes
The humid forest zones of northeastern Brazil are recognized as endemic hotspots for pseudothelphusid crabs. In this study, we report new occurrence records of the pseudothelphusids, Fredius ibiapaba and Kingsleya attenboroughi, in humid soil and streams within humid forests of the semi-arid region of northeastern Brazil. These new records expand the geographical distribution of these crabs, highlighting their potential to inhabit humid forests throughout this region. Furthermore, this information indicates that these crabs, especially K. attenboroughi, are not confined to slopes and patches of humid forests in highland swamps but can also extend to springs in other areas of the Brazilian semi-arid region.(AU)
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