A taxonomic revision of the tarantula spider genus Coremiocnemis Simon 1892 (Araneae, Theraphosidae), with further notes on the Selenocosmiinae
Zootaxa 2443: 1-64.
Abstract
The selenocosmiine genus <i>Coremiocnemis</i> Simon 1892 is revised for the first time with six new species included. Five new species are from West Malaysia: <i>C. brachyramosa</i> sp. nov. from Gunung Ledang, Johor; <i>C. gnathospina</i> sp. nov. and <i>C. hoggi</i> sp. nov. from Fraser’s Hill, Selangor; <i>C. jeremyhuffi</i> sp. nov. from Tapah, Perak, Fraser’s Hill, Selangor to Pahang and <i>C. obscura</i> sp. nov. from Taiping, Perak to Cameron Highlands, Pahang. <i>C. kotacana</i> sp. nov. is described from Aceh Teneggara, Sumatra, being the first record of this genus outside Malaysia or Australia. A lectotype and paralectotype are designated for <i>C. cunicularia</i> (Simon 1892). All but two of Abraham’s non-type <i>C. valida</i> Pocock 1895 (Abraham 1924) specimens held in both the NHM and RMBR are newly transferred to <i>C. cunicularia</i>. Abraham’s two remaining specimens are removed from <i>Coremiocnemis</i>. <i>C. valida</i> is redescribed, its former dubious locality is resolved. Zoogeographic considerations of all species are discussed and resolved. Ontogenetic variation within <i>Coremiocnemis</i> is discussed. Several new characters are introduced. Subfamilial relationships with proposed sister genera <i>Selenocosmia</i> Ausserer 1871 and <i>Lyrognathus</i> Pocock 1895 are discussed. A key to species is provided.