A new species of suricatoecus [occidentalis] (Mallophaga: Trichodectidae) from the western cusimanse, Crossarchus obscurus (Carnivora: Viverridae)

The new species, Suricatoecus occidentalis, is described and illustrated from specimens taken off Crossarchus obscurus F. Cuvier (Carnivora: Viverridae) from the Ivory Coast and Nigeria. A key to the species in the Suricatoecus helogale group is provided.

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Published in:The Florida entomologist 1980-12, Vol.63 (4), p.505-508
Main Authors: Emerson, K.C, Price, R.D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Entomology
New species
Paratypes
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Summary:The new species, Suricatoecus occidentalis, is described and illustrated from specimens taken off Crossarchus obscurus F. Cuvier (Carnivora: Viverridae) from the Ivory Coast and Nigeria. A key to the species in the Suricatoecus helogale group is provided.
ISSN:0015-4040
1938-5102
DOI:10.2307/3494537