Jeong, Man-Ki; Wi, Jin Hee; Suh, Hae-Lip. (2017). A new species of Leiochrides from the Korean subtidal waters with notes on the taxonomic status of the genus Pseudomastus (Annelida, Capitellidae). ZooKeys. 685: 91-103.
A new species of <i>Leiochrides</i> from the Korean subtidal waters with notes on the taxonomic status of the genus <i>Pseudomastus</i> (Annelida, Capitellidae)
Leiochrides yokjidoensis sp. n., collected from the sublittoral muddy bottom in southern Korea, is described as a new species. The taxonomic status of the monospecific genus Pseudomastus has been a subject of controversy for many years, as its characteristics overlap those given in recent generic definitions of Leiochrides. The results of a comprehensive review and comparison regarding the two genera, based on previous records showed minor differences. In this study, a detailed description of L. yokjidoensis sp. n. is given and a comparison with closely related species is tabulated and discussed.The taxonomic status of Pseudomastus is discussed and the genus placed in synonymy with Leiochrides.
Pacific, North West (= Warm + cold temperate (boreal))