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03F7235EFFF6FFBCFC1EE7280DCEFF3D.text	03F7235EFFF6FFBCFC1EE7280DCEFF3D.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text	http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology/voc/SPMInfoItems#GeneralDescription	text/html	en	Nakhonsimon Promdam & Nabhitabhata & Ng 2014	<div><p>Nakhonsimon, new genus</p> <p>Type species. Nakhonsimon ramromensis, new species, designated herein.</p> <p>Diagnosis. Dorsal carapace regions well demarcated; anterolateral margins convex; epibranchial tooth low. Surfaces of carapace, chelipeds, and ambulatory legs with numerous short stiff setae. Posterior margin of epistome with sharp median triangle, lateral margins sinuous. Exopod of third maxilliped extending beyond distal margin of ischium, reaching lower than half level of merus length, without flagellum. Ambulatory legs relatively long, articles slender. Male thoracic sternites 3, 4 separated by a distinct groove. G1 distinctly curved; curvature mainly in slender, subterminal segment; terminal segment straight, longer than half length of subterminal segment, spatuliform. G2 distal segment longer than half length of basal segment.</p> <p>Etymology. The name is an arbitrary combination of Changwat (= Province) Nakhon Si Thammarat, the type locality of the type species, in combination with the genus name Potamon. Gender of genus neuter.</p> <p>1 Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Hatyai, Songkhla 90112, Thailand</p> <p>2 Excellence Centre for Biodiversity of Peninsular Thailand (CBIPT), Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Hatyai, Songkhla 90112, Thailand; Email: jaruwat.n5@gmail.com, jaruwat.n@psu.ac.th (* corresponding author)</p> <p>3 Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, National University of Singapore, 14 Science Drive 4, Singapore 117543, Republic of Singapore; Email: peterng@nus.edu.sg</p> <p>© National University of Singapore</p> <p>ISSN 2345-7600 (electronic) | ISSN 0217-2445 (print)</p> <p>Remarks. Nakhonsimon, new genus, appears to be morphologically closest to Stoliczia Bott, 1966 (type species Telphusa stoliczkana Wood-Mason, 1871) in the general shape and structure of the carapace, and in having no flagellum on the exopod of the third maxilliped. Stoliczia contains 15 species and is distributed across the northern half of Peninsular Malaysia to southern Thailand (Ng 1988, 1992b, 1993, 2004; Ng et al., 2008), Nakhonsimon, however, differs in several important respects, viz. male thoracic sternites 3 and 4 are separated by a distinct groove (Fig. 1C) (versus not visible in Stoliczia, with thoracic sternites 3 and 4 completely fused to each other); the relatively longer ambulatory merus (ratio of length of last ambulatory merus to median length of carapace, 0.60, versus 0.43 ‒ 0.59 in Stoliczia species) (Fig. 1A); and the strongly curved G1 subterminal segment which has the distal portion slender (Fig. 2B, C) (versus straighter subterminal segment of G1 with the distal portion relatively broader, gradually tapering distally in Stoliczia) (cf. Ng, 1988: figs. 24–36; Ng, 1992b: figs. 4A–E, pl. 3 fig. A; Ng, 1993: figs. 3A, C–F, 4A–E, 5A, C–F, pl. 3 fig. A, pl. 4 fig. A; 2004: fig. 8J).</p> <p>Johora Bott, 1966, which occurs from southern Thailand to Singapore, is also morphologically similar to Nakhonsimon in general shape and structure of the carapace. The G1s of Johora species, however, are never as strongly curved (cf. Ng 1987, 1988, 1990). Johara also differs from Nakhonsimon in possessing a distinct flagellum on the exopod of the third maxilliped, and having no visible groove between the male thoracic sternites 3 and 4 (cf. Ng, 1988: figs. 13–23; 2004: figs. 7G–K; Yeo, 2001: figs. 1A–C, F, 2C–F; Leelawathanagoon et al., 2005: figs. 1, 2A, B, D–F).</p> <p>39A, 51A, 52A, 54A; Naiyanetr, 2001: fig. 1D; Brandis, 2002: fig. 16; Yeo &amp; Ng, 2007: 280).</p></div> 	https://treatment.plazi.org/id/03F7235EFFF6FFBCFC1EE7280DCEFF3D	Public Domain	No known copyright restrictions apply. See Agosti, D., Egloff, W., 2009. Taxonomic information exchange and copyright: the Plazi approach. BMC Research Notes 2009, 2:53 for further explanation.		Plazi	Promdam, Rueangrit;Nabhitabhata, Jaruwat;Ng, Peter K. L.	Promdam, Rueangrit, Nabhitabhata, Jaruwat, Ng, Peter K. L. (2014): Nakhonsimon ramromensis, a new genus and species of freshwater crab (Crustacea: Decapoda: Brachyura: Potamidae) from Nakhon Si Thammarat, Peninsular Thailand. Raffles Bulletin of Zoology 62: 496-500, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.5354303
03F7235EFFF7FFBEFC5BE2780AC2FD5E.text	03F7235EFFF7FFBEFC5BE2780AC2FD5E.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text	http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology/voc/SPMInfoItems#GeneralDescription	text/html	en	Nakhonsimon ramromensis Promdam & Nabhitabhata & Ng 2014	<div><p>Nakhonsimon ramromensis, new species</p> <p>(Figs. 1 ‒ 4)</p> <p>Material examined. Holotype: male (31.8 × 24.6 mm) (PSUNHM 211514-333 - 0005), Channel 7 television broadcasting stations, Khao Ram Rome, ca. 996 m asl, Amphoe Ron Phibun, Changwat Nakhon Si Thammarat, Peninsular Thailand, coll. R. Promdam, 2 December 2011.</p> <p>Paratypes: — 1 male (17.8 × 14.4 mm) (PSUNHM 211514- 333-0006), stream from Lalana Waterfall, Khao Ram Rome, Amphoe Ron Phibun, Changwat Nakhon Si Thammarat, southern Thailand, coll. R. Promdam, 26 December 2011; 1 female (16.7 × 13.4 mm), 1 juvenile (13.0 × 10.7 mm) (PSUNHM 211514-333-0007), stream from Lalana Waterfall, Khao Ram Rome, Amphoe Ron Phibun, Changwat Nakhon Si Thammarat, Peninsular Thailand, coll. R. Promdam, 10 April 2012; 1 male (20.8 × 16.2 mm) (ZRC 2013.0692), Another terrestrial potamid genus known from southern Thailand, Terrapotamon Ng, 1986, also lacks a flagellum on the exopod of the third maxilliped, and has relatively long, slender ambulatory legs with slender dactyli. Nakhonsimon, however, can be distinguished from Terrapotamon by its distinctly lower carapace (ratio of carapace width to height 2.2, versus 1.6 in Terrapotamon); the merus of the third maxilliped being more squarish (versus more elongate, i.e., longer than wide); the presence of a groove between the male thoracic sternites 3 and 4 (versus not visible); and the strongly curved G1 with a proportionately long terminal segment, (about half length of subterminal segment) and lacking the large prominent swelling along margins (versus gently curved, with a proportionately short terminal segment (about 0.22 ‒ 0.37 times length of subterminal segment), and a distinct subdistal swelling on the outer margin between terminal and subterminal segments) (cf. Ng, 1988: fig. 37C; Ng &amp; Naiyanetr, 1998: figs. 1C–F, F–I; Leelawathanagoon et al., 2010: figs. 1C, D, F–I, 2C, 3)</p> <p>Other Thai potamid genera that have visible sutures or grooves between the male thoracic sternites 3 and 4 are Beccumon Yeo &amp; Ng, 2007; Phaibulamon Ng, 1992a; Takpotamon Brandis, 2002; and Thaipotamon Ng &amp; Naiyanetr, 1993. Nakhonsimon is readily differentiated from Beccumon, Takpotamon, and Thaipotamon by the complete absence of a flagellum on the exopod of the third maxillipeds. In Phaibulamon, the exopod of the third maxilliped is even shorter, just reaching the distal edge of the ischium (versus distinctly beyond the distal edge of the ischium in Nakhonsimon). In any case, the G1 structures of these four genera are very different from that of Nakhonsimon in that the subterminal segment does not bend outwards (cf. Ng, 1992a: figs. 1, 2A, B; Ng &amp; Naiyanetr, 1993: figs. 4C, 5C, 16C, 17C, 20C, 37A, 38A, stream from Lalana Waterfall, Khao Ram Rome, Amphoe Ron Phibun, Changwat Nakhon Si Thammarat, Peninsular Thailand, coll. R. Promdam, 10 April 2012.</p> <p>Description of male holotype. Carapace (Fig. 1A) squarish; dorsal surfaces relatively flat, regions distinct, almost glabrous except for scattered short, stiff setae, lateral regions with distinct oblique striae, cervical grooves distinct, very broad, shallow, reaching deep H-shaped central depression. Anterolateral margins arcuate, crested, lined with blunt granules, appearing gently serrated, clearly separated from distinctly converging posterolateral margins. Frontal margin gently deflexed, straight, not clearly separated from supraorbital margin; epibranchial tooth low, separated from external orbital angle by distinct cleft; external orbital angle broadly triangular, outer margin straight, gently serrated, twice as long as inner margin. Epigastric cristae distinct, rugose, not sharp, slightly anterior of postorbital cristae, clearly separated by broad groove. Orbits large, eyes well developed, corneal pigmentation well developed, distinct. Sub-orbital, sub-branchial, pterygostomial regions (Fig. 1B) rugose. Outer surfaces of epistome (between anterior, posterior margins), pterygostomial regions hirsute. Anterior margin of epistome (Fig. 1B) almost straight, parallel with frontal margin; posterior margin with one median triangular tooth, lateral margins sinuous.</p> <p>Exopod of third maxilliped (Fig. 2A) extending beyond distal margin of ischium, reaching lower than half level of merus length, without trace of flagellum. Ischium with deep median groove. Merus squarish, cristate along margins.</p> <p>Chelipeds (Fig. 1A) unequal, right larger, fingers of both chelae distinctly longer than palm. Outer surfaces of all articles rugose. Carpus with robust, obliquely directed</p> <p>subdistal spine on inner angle. Merus without subterminal spine.</p> <p>Ambulatory legs relatively long, slender, second leg longest, last leg shortest; surfaces of all articles rugose, dorsal margin gently serrated. Dactylus of first leg about 8 times as long as high. Dactylus length about 1.4 times that of propodus when measured dorsally. Propodus slightly longer than carpus. Merus without distinct subdistal spine. Lower margin of ambulatory merus, propodus, dactylus with scattered short stiff setae.</p> <p>Suture between thoracic sternites 2, 3 (Fig. 1C) distinct, very gently convex (towards buccal field). Thoracic sternites 3, 4 separated by a distinct groove, extending from base of chelipeds to tip of margin of sternoabdominal cavity. Thoracic sternite 8 completely separated by longitudinal median line, lacking transverse ridge. Press button abdominal locking mechanism on sternite 5, knob-like, small. Abdomen triangular; telson subequal in length to somite 6, lateral margins weakly concave, tip rounded; somite 1 reaches base of last pair of legs; somites 2 ‒ 6 progressively broader, longer anteriorly.</p> <p>Male gonopores coxal. G1 (Fig. 2B, C) terminal segment clearly separated from subterminal segment about 0.5 times length, straight, long, without dorsal flap, tip rounded; distal portion of subterminal segment bent, slender. G2 (Fig. 2D) long, slender; flagellum long, forming circular curve, as long as basal segment.</p> <p>Female characters. The paratype female (16.7 × 13.4 mm) is still immature, with the abdomen not completely covering the anterior thoracic sternum. The non-sexual characters are similar to the male holotype in nearly all respects. The vulvae, however, are relatively large, eliptical in shape, without operculums; positioned on anterior half of sternite 6 (Fig. 3).</p> <p>Etymology. The species is named after the type locality, Khao Ram Rome.</p> <p>Remarks. The characters that distinguish Nakhonsimon ramromensis from the superficially similar species of Stoliczia and Johora have already been discussed (see earlier).</p> <p>Some characters of Nakhonsimon ramromensis vary with increasing size. In a relatively smaller specimen (20.8 × 16.2 mm, ZRC 2013.0692), the epibranchial tooth is indistinct and not clearly separated from the external orbital angle; and the G1 subterminal segment is slightly straighter.</p> <p>Colour. Dirty brown to dark gray on all dorsal aspects (Fig. 1). Ventral surfaces of carapace are pale orange. Proximal lateral of ambulatory legs are light orange. Lower oblique two thirds of the dactylus of chelipeds, lower oblique half of the palm, and the entire pollex are orange. The tips of fingers are beige-coloured. The integument at the articulations between the carpus and merus of the chelipeds is bright red (Figs. 1C, 4).</p> <p>Habitat. Adults of this species appear to be completely terrestrial, as they were found far away from any permanent water sources; the holotype male was found in a temporary pool on the highest point of the mountain ridge (about 996 m above sea level). Smaller crabs were observed in a phyotelm on a tree trunk that grows near the stream. Most juveniles were found beneath rocks in the main stream.</p> <p>The gecarcinucid Phricotelphusa aedes (Kemp, 1923) was collected in the same vicinity as Nakhonsimon ramromensis.</p> <p>Distribution. So far only known from the type locality on Khao Ram Rome, Changwat Nakhon Si Thammarat, Peninsular Thailand, but can probably be found in adjacent areas as well.</p></div> 	https://treatment.plazi.org/id/03F7235EFFF7FFBEFC5BE2780AC2FD5E	Public Domain	No known copyright restrictions apply. See Agosti, D., Egloff, W., 2009. Taxonomic information exchange and copyright: the Plazi approach. BMC Research Notes 2009, 2:53 for further explanation.		Plazi	Promdam, Rueangrit;Nabhitabhata, Jaruwat;Ng, Peter K. L.	Promdam, Rueangrit, Nabhitabhata, Jaruwat, Ng, Peter K. L. (2014): Nakhonsimon ramromensis, a new genus and species of freshwater crab (Crustacea: Decapoda: Brachyura: Potamidae) from Nakhon Si Thammarat, Peninsular Thailand. Raffles Bulletin of Zoology 62: 496-500, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.5354303
