A review of the taxonomy and systematics of the pentastomid genus Raillietiella Sambon, 1910 with a description of a new species

Abstract

Four previously established Raillietiella spp. are redescribed. Two of these, R. kochi and R. shipleyi from African monitor lizards, cannot be reliably separated, R. shipleyi is regarded therefore as a synonym of R. kochi. A new species R. cartagenensis from South American geckos and a skink is differentiated from other sharp-hooked species on the unique form of the male copulatory spicule.