11.6. Salfacarus mahafaliensis Vázquez & Klompen, 2010 *

Salfacarus mahafaliensis Vázquez & Klompen 2010: 11–14 figs. 20–26 (original description).

Holotype: F (CAS, OSAL007323–7324). MADAGASCAR, Toliara, Mahafaly Plateau, 6.2 km 74° ENE Itampolo, elevation 80 m, 24°39’13”S 43°59’48”E, coll. B.L. Fisher & C.E. Griswold, 21–25.FEB.2002, ex spiny forest / thicket (EH18, BLF5763).

Paratypes: same data as holotype, TN (OSAL007283–84), TN (OSAL007285–86), F (OSAL007320–22), F (OSAL092002–03), M (OSAL007325–27), M (OSAL092000– 01) .

Distribution: Mahafaly (Madagascar).

Notes: Holotype F at CAS (CAS 18502) (2 slides OSAL007323–24) . Other specimens at CAS, OSAL, UQRoo. According to Vázquez & Klompen (2010), specimens (B-9) of Hammen’s S. legendrei collected from Mahafaly is this species.

Etymology: The specific name is derived from the collecting locality, the Mahafaly plateau.