Abstract
The opilioacarid genus Salfacarus in Madagascar is revised, with description of four new species, S. antsirananensis, S. kirindiensis, S. mahafaliensis, and S. ranobensis, and a new delimitation for the type species, S. legendrei. Salfacarus is widespread in Madagascar but individual species appear restricted to relatively small areas. A key to the adults of Salfacarus in Madagascar is provided.References
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