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Two New Species and One New Combination of Freshwater Crabs from Mexico (Crustacea: Brachyura: Pseudothelphusidae) Cilia rMarfh** 30 December 1994 PROC. BIOL. SOC WASH. 107(4), 1994, pp. 729-737 TWO NEW SPECIES AND ONE NEW COMBINATION OF FRESHWATER CRABS FROM MEXICO (CRUSTACEA: BRACHYURA: PSEUDOTHELPHUSIDAE) Fernando Alvarez and Jose Luis Villalobos Abstract.—Pseudothelphusa guerreroensis Rathbun, 1933, is referred to the genus Tehuana Rodriguez & Smalley, 1969, based on the morphology of the first gonopod, with a lobular marginal process partially fused to the mesial process, and the presence of a distinct superior frontal border of the carapace, both traits characteristic of Tehuana. Two new species, Tehuana lamothei and Pseudothelphusa nayaritae, are described from the Mexican States of Chiapas and Nayarit, respectively. Tehuana lamothei was collected 230 km southeast of the present southernmost limit of the genus. Tehuana lamothei is recognized by a gonopod with the most reduced mesial process of all of the species in the genus. Pseudothelphusa nayaritae belongs to a group of species from western Mexico which lacks a marginal process on the first gonopod. Two specimens of Pseudothelphusa gue­ Odontothelphusa Rodriguez, 1982; Epithel- rreroensis Rathbun, 1933, deposited in the phusa Rodriguez & Smalley, 1969; and Crustacean Collection, Instituto de Biolo- Tehuana Rodriguez & Smalley, 1969, are gia, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de classified in three different tribes (Hypolo- Mexico (IBUNAM EM-358), were com­ bocerini, Potamocarcinini, and Pseudo- pared with Tehuana lamothei, new species, thelphusini). This high diversity is, in part, described in this study. It was judged that a reflection of the large number of rivers the specimens of P. guerreroensis should be and the abrupt geography of this region. placed in the genus Tehuana Rodriguez & Pseudothelphusa nayaritae, new species, Smalley, 1969. Two key characters separate from the Mexican State of Nayarit, repre­ Tehuana from Pseudothelphusa de Saus- sents a modified form within the genus based sure, 1857: the form of the marginal process on its gonopod morphology, since it has lost of the gonopod, which is rounded and par­ the characteristic marginal process. The ab­ tially fused to the mesial process in the for­ sence of the marginal process is a character mer, and absent or dentiform and com­ shared by five other species of Pseudothel­ pletely fused to the mesial process in the phusa found in the western portion of the latter; and the presence in Tehuana, and distribution of the genus. The presumed de­ absence in Pseudothelphusa, of a defined su­ velopment of the marginal process (Rod­ perior frontal border of the carapace. riguez & Smalley, 1969) shows a sequence Tehuana lamothei, new species, is de­ in which this process, starting from a caudal scribed from the mountains of northern position (e.g., Potamocarcinus), first reach­ Chiapas above 1000 m of altitude. The pres­ es the apex of the gonopod (e.g., Spiro- ent work adds a sixth genus (Tehuana) to thelphusa Pretzmann, 1965), and then be­ the pseudothelphusid crab fauna of Chia­ comes recurved over the mesial crest as a pas. The six genera, Raddaus Pretzmann, conspicuous lobe (e.g., Tehuana and Pseu­ 1965; Potamocarcinus Milne Edwards, dothelphusa). All the specimens discussed 1853; Typhlopseudothelphusa Rioja, 1952; here are deposited in the Crustacean Col- 730 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BIOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON lection, Instituto de Biologia, Universidad Description.— Carapace slightly convex, Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (IBUN- surface smooth. Superior frontal border AM). The gonopod terminology used is that marked by irregular blunt tubercles. Front proposed by Smalley (1964) and Smalley & smooth, divided by median groove, slightly Adkison (1984), Carapace width and cara­ bilobed in dorsal view (Fig. 4a). Inferior pace length are abbreviated as cw and cl; frontal border prominent, composed of blunt catalog numbers are preceded by the letters tubercles, continuous with superior border EM which denote an access code. of orbits. Median groove narrow and deep, dividing superior frontal border and front. Tehuana Rodriguez & Smalley, 1969 Postfrontal lobes elevated, limited anteri­ orly by distinct groove. Cervical grooves Remarks. — The genus Tehuana was cre­ arched, deep, wide, not reaching anterolat­ ated to separate a subgroup of species of eral margin. Gastric and branchial regions Pseudothelphusa with gonopods that exhibit elevated. Branchial region divided by shal­ a distinctly rounded marginal process only low depression. Anterolateral margin con­ partially fused to the mesial process and a tinuous, formed by blunt, irregular denti­ well marked superior frontal border of the cles. Ischium of third maxilliped trapezoidal, carapace. The species are distributed west distal part wider than proximal part (Fig. of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec (Rodriguez Id). Merus of third maxilliped broad, with & Smalley 1969). The five species of Te­ external margin rounded, becoming straight huana (T lamellifrons Rathbun, 1893; T distally; inner margin straight, with portion complanata Rathbun. 1905; T veracruzana at base of carpus slightly arched. Ratio ex- Rodriguez & Smalley, 1969; T. poglayen- opod/ischium of third maxilliped 0.71. orum Pretzmann, 1980; and T. diabolis Right chela missing. Left chela slender, sur­ Pretzmann, 1980) exhibit a progressive in­ face smooth, with distinct large rounded tu­ crease in size of the mesial process of the bercle at base of fixed finger (Figs. le. 4b). gonopod on a westward direction from Los Fingers not gaping. Tuxtlas region, in the State of Veracruz. Gonopod curved in lateral view, straight in cephalic and caudal views (Fig. lb, c). Tehuana guerreroensis (Rathbun, 1933), Apex with lateral process oval-shaped, with new combination sharp triangular tooth oriented caudally (Fig. Figs. 1, 4a-b la). In lateral view, marginal and mesial processes oriented proximally. Mesial pro­ Pseudothelphusa guerreroensis Rathbun, cess reniform. In cephalic view, apex cavity 1933:360.-Pretzmann, 1965:10.-Smal­ exposed, terminal pore setae visible; mar­ ley, 1970:105. ginal and mesial processes curved mesially. Pseudothelphusa {Pseudothelphusa) guerre­ In caudal view, lateral and mesial crests of roensis Rodriguez & Smalley, 1969:79, apex of same height, marginal and mesial fig. 11, pi. 7.-Pretzmann, 1971: 22.- processes completely separated, lateral pro­ Pretzmann, 1972:104, figs. 640-642. cess with large triangular tooth in central Pseudothelphusa guerreroensis Rodriguez, section. 1982:135, fig. 87. Remarks. — The holotype of this species Material examined.— 1 male, cw 38.0 is a female deposited in the Berlin Zoology mm, cl 24.5 mm; Copanatoyac, Guerrero Museum. The type locality was reported er­ (17°27'N, 98°35'W), 26 Oct 1963, coll. M. roneously in the original description by Rosas; IBUNAM EM-358. 1 female, cw 55.3 Rathbun (1933) to be "Malinaltepec, south mm, cl 35.0 mm; same locality, date, and of Teopa, Guerrero." The correct type lo­ collector as holotype; IBUNAM EM-358a. cality is "Malinaltepec, south of Tlapa, VOLUME 107, NUMBER 4 731 Fig. 1. Tehuana gueneroensis, new combination, a-c left gonopod: a, lateral view; b, cephalic view; c, caudal view; d, third maxilliped; e, left chela. Scale bars: a-d = 1 mm, e = 5 mm. r 73; PROCEEDINGS OF THE BIOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON Guerrero/' and cannot be located precisely dorsal view, deep and wide forming since tkMalinaltepec" is the name of a small V-shaped notch in front. Postfrontal lobes mountain range, not of a town. Rodriguez limited anteriorly by shallow depressions. & Smallev (1969) described the first male Cardiac region discernible. Cervical grooves of the species from "Copanatoyac, 40 km deep, strongly curved, reaching anterolat­ southwest from the type locality."% and also eral margin producing small notch. Antero­ wrongly reported the type locality as kiMali- lateral margin with 21-23 small denticles naltepec south of Teapa, Guerrero/" In spite between cervical groove and epibranchial of the fact that the male described by Rodri­ region. Merus of third maxilliped with dis- guez & Smallev (1969), and redescribed in tolateral margin rounded, distal and inner this paper, cannot be a type specimen, its margins straight (Fig. 2e). Ratio exopod/ description has become the only reference ischium of third maxilliped 0.75. Major to identify the species. We propose the as­ chela right, inner surface globose, fingers not signment of Pseudothelphusa guerrewensis gaping, and curved inwards distally (Fig. 2f)- to the genus Tehuana, based on the presence Propodus of fifth walking leg with distinct of a distinct superior frontal border of the ridge bearing spines on ventral margin. carapace and on the partially fused marginal Gonopod curved in cephalic, lateral, and and mesial processes in the male gonopod. caudal views, straight in cephalic view (Figs. 2a-d). Apex bearing three distinct lobes or processes. In cephalic view, lateral process Tehuana lamothei, new species with superior margin describing a semicir­ Figs. 2, 4c cle, with sharp triangular tooth oriented Holotype.—Male, cw 27.3 mm, cl 18.2 caudally, and small rounded tooth on ce­ mm; Arroyo La Piedra, 1 km from Ixta- phalic margin. In lateral view, lateral pro­ comitan, Chiapas (17°25;N, 93°05'W), 4 Apr cess oriented caudally, marginal and mesial 1986, colls. J. C. Nates, A. Cantu, D. Valle, processes oriented anteriorly at 90° angle and E. Lira; IBUNAM EM-5604. with respect to longitudinal axis of gono­ Material examined, —2 males designated pod. Mesial process broadly rounded, par­ as paratvpes, cw 33.7, 32.0 mm, cl 21.5, tially fused to marginal process. Small blunt 20.8 mm; Tapilula, Chiapas (17°15'N, projection on mesial surface close to mesial 93°01'W), 20 Apr 1981, coll. R. Lamothe, crest, visible in cephalic and caudal views. IBUNAM EM-8812. 4 males, cw 22.9, 22.5, Lateral crest of apex cavity rounded, higher 21.0, 17.3 mm, cl 15.4, 15.0, 14.0, 11.9 than mesial crest. Field of terminal pore mm; 1 female, cw 34.8 mm, cl 22.2 mm; setae elongated on lateral portion of apical same locality and collectors as holotype; cavity. IBUNAM EM-5604a. 2 males, cw 37.4, 13.7 Etymology.
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