塞浦路斯无尾鞭蝎的首次报告：关于（克里施克，1959年）（无鞭目，蛛鞭蝎科）的案例。
First report of a Tailless Whip Scorpion in Cyprus: the case of (Kritscher, 1959) (Amblypygi, Charontidae).
作者信息
Hadjiconstantis Michael, Smith Matthew Stephen, Zoumides Christos
机构信息
Association for the Protection of Natural Heritage and Biodiversity of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus Association for the Protection of Natural Heritage and Biodiversity of Cyprus Nicosia Cyprus.
Department of Forests, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Nicosia, Cyprus Department of Forests, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment Nicosia Cyprus.
出版信息
Biodivers Data J. 2025 Jul 10;13:e157478. doi: 10.3897/BDJ.13.e157478. eCollection 2025.
BACKGROUND
Amblypygi, commonly known as tailless whip scorpions or whip spiders, is an order of Arachnida noted for its cryptic habits and predominantly tropical and subtropical distribution. Although the group was first mentioned on the island of Cyprus in 1990, no specific taxonomic information was provided at the time.
NEW INFORMATION
Through a combination of literature review, targeted field surveys and citizen-science contributions, we confirm the presence of (Kritscher, 1959) in Cyprus, representing the first documented record of this species on the island. Following seven years of dedicated searches, a live specimen was collected in 2023 and identified, thereby establishing as part of the island's rich fauna. This finding extends the known range of within the eastern Mediterranean and underscores the importance of integrating biodiversity research with public engagement to detect elusive or under-reported taxa. Future studies should investigate the species' local distribution, ecological requirements and potential conservation concerns on Cyprus.
背景
无鞭目，通常被称为无尾鞭蝎或鞭蛛，是蛛形纲的一个目，以其隐秘的习性和主要分布在热带和亚热带地区而闻名。尽管该类群于1990年首次在塞浦路斯岛被提及，但当时未提供具体的分类信息。
新信息
通过文献综述、有针对性的实地调查和公民科学贡献相结合的方式，我们确认了（克里施克，1959年）在塞浦路斯的存在，这是该物种在该岛的首次文献记录。经过七年的专门搜寻，2023年收集到了一个活体标本并进行了鉴定，从而确定该物种为该岛丰富动物群的一部分。这一发现扩展了在地中海东部已知的分布范围，并强调了将生物多样性研究与公众参与相结合以发现难以捉摸或报告不足的分类群的重要性。未来的研究应调查该物种在塞浦路斯的局部分布、生态需求和潜在的保护问题。
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