A synopsis of centipedes in Brazilian caves: hidden species diversity that needs conservation (Myriapoda, Chilopoda) Author Chagas-Jr, Amazonas https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3827-378X Departamento de Biologia e Zoologia, Instituto de Biociencias, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, Avenida Fernando Correa da Costa, 2367, Boa Esperanca, 78060 - 900, Cuiaba, MT, Brasil amazonaschagas@gmail.com Author Bichuette, Maria Elina https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9515-4832 Laboratorio de Estudos Subterraneos, Departamento de Ecologia e Biologia Evolutiva, Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luis, Km 235, CP 676, 13565 - 905 Sao Carlos, SP, Brasil text ZooKeys 2018 2018-02-12 737 13 56 http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.737.20307 journal article http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.737.20307 1313-2970-737-13 87B31942088B46DEB3AF10F04BA2EA08 FF98D537FFF0FFAEFFC9FFAFFF80D352 1222254 Cryptops spp. Material examined. PARA : Altamira (Equatorial Rainforest), Sandstone: Caverna Sugiro-Roncador, (UFSCAR) 2 spec , 02.iv.2011 , Bichuette, ME ., Gallao , JE ., Pedroso, DR ., von Schimonsky, DM .; Caverna Pedra da Cachoeira , (UFSCAR) 1 spec , 03.iv.2011 , Bichuette, ME ., Gallao , JE ., Pedroso, DR ., von Schimonsky, DM .; Canaa dos Carajas (Equatorial Rainforest and " Campos Rupestres "), Iron Ore: Gruta S 11C 0060, (UFMT) 1 spec , 05.ix.2015 , BioEspeleo Consultoria Ambiental; Gruta S 11C 0139, (UFMT) 1 spec , 11.viii.2015 , BioEspeleo Consultoria Ambiental; MATO GROSSO : Nobres (Cerrado), Limestone: Toca da Serra Rica , (UFSCAR) 1 spec , 04.v.2015 , Chagas-Jr, A., Bichuette, ME .; BAHIA : Andarai ("Campos rupestres" highland heterogeneous vegetation on rocks), Sandstone: Gruna Parede Vermelha, (UFSCAR) 1 spec , 29.x.2010 , Bichuette, ME ., Rantin, B. , Gallao , JE .; Gruna do Cantinho , (UFSCAR) 1 spec , 01.iv.2013 , Bichuette, ME ., von Schimonsky, DM ., Gallao , JE .; Gruna Esbirro de Quina , (UFSCAR) 1 spec , 20.x.2014 , Gallao , JE ., von Schimonsky, DM .; Sao Desiderio (Cerrado-Caatinga transition), Limestone: Caverna Baixa Fria, (UFSCAR) 1 spec , 02.xi.2011 , Bichuette, ME .; Carinhanha (Caatinga), Limestone: Gruna da Altina , (UFSCAR) 1 spec , 27.xi.2015 , Gallao , JE ., Bichuette, ME .; Gruna Valdecir, (UFSCAR) 4 spec , 31.v.2012 , Bichuette, ME ., Gallao , JE .; Gruna Agua Fina, (UFSCAR) 1 spec , 29.v.2012 , Bichuette, ME ., Gallao , JE .; Paripiranga (Caatinga), Limestone: Caverna do Urutau , (UFSCAR) 1 spec , ix.2013 ; Abismo do Lixo , (UFSCAR) 1 spec , ix.2013 ; Caverna da Presa II , (UFSCAR) 2 spec , ix.2013 ; Abismo dos Morcegos , (UFSCAR) 1 spec , ix.2013 , Rocha, KG .; Caverna da Presa II , (UFSCAR) 1 spec , ix.2013 ; xi.2014 , Gallao , JE ., Bolfarini, MP ., Rosendo, MJ ., Moreira, R. ; Abismo do Entupido , (UFSCAR) 1 spec , ix.2013 ; Abismo do Entupido , (UFSCAR) 1 spec , xi.2014 , Gallao , JE ., Bolfarini, MP ., Rosendo, MJ ., Moreira, R. ; MINAS GERAIS : Presidente Olegario (Cerrado and Semideciduous seasonal forest), Limestone: Lapa da Fazenda Sao Bernardo , (UFSCAR) 1 spec , 23.1.2014 , Zepon, T. , Resende, LPA.; Lapa da Fazenda Sao Bernardo , (UFSCAR) 1 spec , 13.iv.2014 , Bichuette, ME ., Zepon, T. , Resende, LPA., Ribeiro, IA .; Lapa da Fazenda Sao Bernardo , (UFSCAR) 1 spec , 30.xi.2013 , Bichuette, ME ., Zepon, T. , Resende, LPA., Ribeiro, IA .; Montes Claros (Cerrado), Limestone: Lapa da Botina , (UFSCAR) 1 spec , 20.v.2016 , Gallao , JE ., Zepon, T. , von Schimonsky, DM .; Itacarambi (Cerrado-Caatinga transition), Limestone: Lapa da Onca , (UFSCAR) 1 spec , 06.vi.2014 , Gallao , JE ., von Schimonsky, DM ., Monte, BGO.; Gruta Olhos d' Agua , (UFSCAR) 1 spec , 23.x.2013 , Bichuette, ME .; Sao Roque de Minas (Cerrado), Limestone: Gruta do Zeferino I , (UFSCAR) 1 spec , 07.ix.2009 , Bichuette, ME .; Pains (Cerrado and Semideciduous seasonal forest), Limestone: Caverna D 19, (UFSCAR) 2 spec , 02.xi.2005 , Bichuette, ME .; Caverna C 13, (UFSCAR) 1 spec , 03.xi.2005 , Bichuette, ME .; Diamantina ("Campos rupestres" highland heterogeneous vegetation on rocks), Quartzite: Caverna Tromba D' Anta , (UFSCAR) 2 spec , 08.ix.2013 , Fonseca-Ferreira, R. ; Itabirito ( "Canga" - heterogeneous flora), Iron Ore: Gruta VL 02, Gruta VL 08, Gruta VL 10, all in Mina Varzea do Lopes , (MNRJ) 3 spec , 18-25.iv.2007 , Andrade, R. ; Gruta VL 03, Gruta VL 60, all in Mina Varzea do Lopes , (MNRJ) 4 spec , 18-25.iv.2007 , Andrade, R. ; Gruta VL 36 in Mina Varzea do Lopes , (MNRJ) 1 spec , 3-20.xi.2007 , Andrade, R. ; Gruta VL 18 Mina Varzea do Lopes , (MNRJ) 1 spec , iv.2008 , Andrade, R. ; SAO PAULO : Iporanga (Atlantic Rainforest), Limestone: Caverna Morro Preto, (UFSCAR) 1 spec , 30.ix.2012 , Bichuette, M.E. ; Caverna Alambari de Baixo , (UFSCAR) 1 spec , 02.x.2012 , Bichuette, M.E. ; Gruta Betari de Baixo , (UFSCAR) 1 spec , 22.vii.2010 , Bichuette, ME ., Rizzato, PP ., Fernandes, CS .; Gruta das Aranhas , (UFSCAR) 1 spec , 14.vii.2008 , Bichuette, ME .; Gruta da Agua Suja , (UFSCAR) 1 spec , 16-20.ix.2010 Pellegatti-Franco, F. ; Apiai /Iporanga (Atlantic Rainforest), Limestone: Gruta Maozinha , (UFSCAR) 1 spec , 14-16.ix.2009 , Pellegatti-Franco, F. ; Gruta Espirito Santo, (UFSCAR) 1 spec , 08-13.ix.2009 , Pellegatti-Franco, F . Taxonomic notes. Cryptops is a common scolopendromorph genus in Brazil but also has worldwide distribution. The genus occurs in caves from Brazil, Spain, Australia, and Cuba ( Ribaut 1915 , Zapparoli 1990 , Edgecombe 2005 , 2006 , Matic et al. 1977 ). Most Cryptops species recorded in Brazilian caves are troglobitic. As observed for some Otostigmus records, several specimens lacked the ultimate pair of legs or were damaged juveniles, making precise identification difficult. At least seven new troglobitic species are currently under study. They are listed here for their important in clarifying cave centipede distribution. Distribution. Most specimens are from limestone caves of Mato Grosso, Bahia, Minas Gerais, and Sao Paulo. The remainder are from iron ore and sandstone caves of Para (northern Brazil), as well as iron ore caves of Minas Gerais (southeastern Brazil). The caves in both states are affected by major iron mining projects, while or hydroelectrical construction also affects caves in Para .