Cebrennus kazakhstanicus sp. n. (Aranei: Sparassidae): the first record of the genus in Kazakhstan

Abstract

<p>A new species, <em>Cebrennus kazakhstanicus</em> <strong>sp. n.</strong>, is described from south-eastern Kazakhstan based on female specimens. The new species is closely related to <em>C. logunovi</em> Jäger, 2000 from Turkmenistan and is representing the northeasternmost member of the genus: the type locality is in the Ili River delta, approximately 1100 km northeast from the closest known locality of the genus in Turkmenistan. <em>Cebrennus kazakhstanicus</em> <strong>sp. n. </strong>was collected at night, in sandy semi-desert. The new species differs from <em>C. logunovi</em> in the conformation of the epigyne. Comparative illustrations for female of <em>C. logunovi</em> are provided and the distribution records of the genus in Central Asia are mapped.<br></p>