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Lyrognathus lessunda West & Nunn, 2010

Indonesia ♂♀

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Taxonomy and History

Scientific Name : Lyrognathus lessunda

Described By: West & Nunn, 2010
Researcher Profile: Rick C. West, Steven C. Nunn
Genus: Lyrognathus
Etymology: The specific name is a contraction of Lesser Sunda Islands in the Malay Archipelago of Indonesia and, therefore, a noun in apposition.

- Lyrognathus lessunda West & Nunn, 2010
- Lyrognathus lessunda West, Nunn & Hogg, 2012

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A taxonomic revision of the tarantula spider genus Lyrognathus Pocock 1895 (Araneae, Theraphosidae), with notes on the Selenocosmiinae

Rick C. West, Steven C. Nunn ,2010
The tarantula genus Lyrognathus Pocock 1895 is revised with three new species described: L. achilles sp. nov. from Gunung Nibung, Borneo; L. fuscus sp. nov. from Simpang Kubur, Borneo and L. lessunda sp. nov. from Lombok Island, Indonesia. The male of L. robustus Smith 1988 is described for the first time, the female is redescribed. L. crotalus Pocock 1895 is considered a senior synonym of L. pugnax Pocock 1900. Several new characters are discussed, with Lyrognathus keyed to species. The diagnosis of the Selenocosmiinae is amended. Zoogeographic distribution, natural history and subfamilial relationships with proposed sister genera Selenocosmia Ausserer 1871 and Coremiocnemis Simon 1892 are discussed. Lyrognathus saltator is redescribed. Selenocosmia lyra Strand 1913 is considered a nomen dubium.
Zootaxa 2362: 1-43
- Lyrognathus achilles, Lyrognathus fuscus, Lyrognathus lessunda

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