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Open-access, peer-reviewed journal for taxonomy, phylogeny, biogeography, and evolution of animals of any geological age from any part of the world. Published by @pensoft.net. Powered by ARPHA Platform. Website: zookeys.pensoft.net

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🐝 The first molecular genetic study of an endemic New Zealand wasp genus, Pronkia, has revealed that its taxonomic classification has been incorrect for over three decades!

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🔬 Phylogenetic analysis has demonstrated that Pronkia should be elevated to its own subfamily status, Pronkiinae, rather than being grouped with Meteorideinae. 👉 Learn more: doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1294.210518

doi.orgRevised relationships of the endemic New Zealand subfamily Pronkiinae stat. nov. (Hymenoptera, Braconidae)The endemic New Zealand braconid wasp tribe Pronkiini (type and only genus Pronkia van Achterberg, 1990) has, until now, been placed in the subfamily Meteorideinae. We obtained the first molecular dat...
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🔬 A new spider genus, Yinanyphaena, has been established within the family Anyphaenidae following molecular phylogenetic and morphological studies in Xizang, China.

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📌 Five new species have been described and seven existing species transferred to this newly recognised group, accompanied by detailed diagnostic imagery and distributional mapping. 👉 Access the full study: doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1294.203456

doi.orgYinanyphaena gen. nov., a new ghost spider genus with descriptions of five new species and seven new combinations from China (Araneae, Anyphaenidae)A new genus, Yinanyphaena Wang & Mi, gen. nov., of the family Anyphaenidae Bertkau, 1878, is proposed based on molecular phylogenetic results and morphological evidence. Five new species collected...
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🪲📚🍂 Meet @pensoft.net in Columbus, Ohio this November and see our journal featured! We will be at the Entomological Collections Network Annual Meeting (6 to 7 November) and Entomology 2026 (8 to 11 November). Read more: zookeys.pensoft.net/news/1532 #ECN2026 #EntSoc26

zookeys.pensoft.netPensoft at Entomology 2026 and the Entomological Collections Network Meeting in Columbus, OhioPensoft will be present at two entomological meetings in Columbus, Ohio, in November 2026. We look forward to meeting colleagues, discussing publishing opportunities and sharing updates from our journ...
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🐜 A species previously suspected of being a non-native ant in Cyprus has been identified as a new endemic species.

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🔬 The discovery of Camponotus (Myrmentoma) limbouros demonstrates the importance of using integrated taxonomic approaches to clarify the identity of cryptic taxa and assess the true composition of island ant faunas threatened by invasive species. 👉 Learn more: doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1294.205360

doi.orgLosing a non-native, gaining an endemic: Description of Camponotus (Myrmentoma) limbouros sp. nov. (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) from CyprusThe ever-growing movement of people and goods across the world has resulted in the translocation of tens of thousands of species outside their native ranges, including more than 500 species of ants. H...
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The first molecular data for the earwig genus Epilandex has been generated, revealing that this group should be recognised as a distinct evolutionary lineage, warranting the proposal of a new subfamily classification.

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🐸 A new treefrog species, Zhangixalus matsuii, has been identified in northwestern Vietnam, characterised by its olive-green colouration and distinctive red-orange belly.

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🎉 The discovery brings the species count of Zhangixalus in Vietnam to 11 and has been named in honour of Professor Masafumi Matsui, whose pioneering work has greatly advanced our understanding of Asian amphibian diversity. 👉 Full study here: doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1294.203393

doi.orgA new species of Zhangixalus (Anura, Rhacophoridae) from Lao Cai Province, VietnamA new treefrog species, Zhangixalus matsuii sp. nov., is described from Y Ty Commune, Lao Cai Province, northwestern Vietnam. The new species is diagnosed by the following characteristics: size medium...
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🦀 The nomenclatural history and taxonomic confusion surrounding two Vietnamese freshwater crab species has been resolved, validating the genus Vietorientalia and designating a neotype for the type species V. glabra.

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🔬 The following study has also revealed that V. rubra is non-congeneric with V. glabra, leading to the establishment of a new genus, Dangmon, to accommodate this species: doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1294.199712

doi.orgA new genus of freshwater crab from Vietnam, with comments on the allied genera Vietorientalia Đặng, 2012, and Hainanpotamon Dai, 1995 (Decapoda, Brachyura, Potamidae)The nomenclatural history and taxonomic problems associated with two poorly known Vietnamese potamid freshwater crab species assigned initially to Hainanpotamon Dai, 1995, and later to Vietorientalia ...
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🕷️ A new cave spider species, Cataleptoneta sulfur, has been discovered in the caves of the Vromoner Canyon on the Greek-Albanian border.

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🌍 The new species represents one of many spiders inhabiting these remarkable subterranean caves, which are renowned for their unique chemosynthesis-based ecosystems and exceptionally dense spider colonies. 👉 Learn more: doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1294.202010

doi.orgA new Cataleptoneta species (Araneae, Leptonetidae) from sulfidic caves in Greece and AlbaniaA new species of the genus Cataleptoneta Denis, 1955, Cataleptoneta sulfur sp. nov., is described from caves in the Vromoner Canyon (Sarandaporo River Valley), on the Greek–Albanian border (northweste...
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🌊 A molecular and morphological study of the nudibranch genus Pteraeolidia from Vietnamese coastal waters has revealed that the traditionally simple Pteraeolidia semperi species complex contains at least two deeply divergent and sympatric clades that represent separate evolutionary lineages.

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A taxonomic revision of the Gobionini tribe in China has identified 12 species across two genera, suggesting that previous species diversity estimates were overestimated, with new diagnostic keys provided based on swim bladder morphology. 🐠

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🕷️ A re-examination of type specimens of seven jumping spider species from China has confirmed the validity of three species whilst revealing that the other four are synonyms of previously described taxa. (1/2)

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🔍 The detailed morphological comparison has clarified the taxonomy of the subtribe Plexippina and provided comprehensive illustrations of these arachnids. Find out more here: doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1293.203377 (2/2)

doi.orgRe-examination of the type materials of seven species of Plexippina (Araneae, Salticidae) from ChinaThe type specimens of seven species of the subtribe Plexippina from China are re-examined, and detailed illustrations of the habitus and copulatory organs are provided. Three species retain their curr...
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🪳 Three new cockroach species from China have been discovered: Eucorydia parva, Eucorydia qinlingensis, and Eucorydia absens. Detailed identification keys have also now been provided to help researchers distinguish between all known Chinese species in the genus Eucorydia.

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🌿From living #data to ecological intelligence. #LivingData2027 is seeking bold session proposals on #AI, collections, Indigenous knowledge standards, #data governance, #biodiversity futures and more. 📅Deadline: 31 Oct 2026. 👉Learn more: zookeys.pensoft.net/news/1503

zookeys.pensoft.netCall for Sessions – Living Data 2027Taking place June 9-12, 2027, in Montréal, Canada, Living Data 2027 is the TDWG 2027 Conference, co-hosted by TDWG, GEO BON, SPNHC, iBOL, and QCBS. Its theme, From Living Data to Ecological Int...
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🦐 Five new species of the marine crustacean Tetragoniceps have been identified in Korean waters, characterised by their leg structures and other anatomical features not previously recorded in the genus.

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🌊 A remarkable new deep-sea worm species, Bathyeliasona oceanxplorer, has been discovered nearly 5,000 metres below the ocean surface in the Indian Ocean, named in honour of the OceanXplorer research vessel that supported the expedition.

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🪰 The larval stage of the crane fly genus Nipponomyia has been formally described for the first time, based on specimens from South Korea, with a new species, Nipponomyia kalbongsanica, representing the first record of this genus from the Korean Peninsula.

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🦀 A new species of Coenaletes has been discovered living alongside hermit crabs in shells along the seashores of Chocó, Colombia, with detailed descriptions of its development from first instar through to adulthood now available.

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🐟 Three new species of deep-sea conger eel - Gnathophis kbalanensis (displayed), G. melanurum and G. nanhaiensis - have been discovered in the waters off Taiwan, bringing the total number of Gnathophis eels now known from Taiwanese waters to five!