This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original journal article Klompen, Hans, Austin, Christopher C. (2007): A new species of Ophiomegistus Banks (Acari: Paramegistidae) from Papua New Guinea. Zootaxa 1387: 47-57, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.175143
Abstract
A new species of Ophiomegistus, O. spectabilis, is described from New Guinea. This represents the 13th species of this genus from New Guinea skinks. A reevaluation of host and locality data for the genus shows a host range restricted to squamates, especially skinks, but no obvious specificity for individual skink species. Specificity for small geographical areas seems more likely.
Key words: reptile parasites, associations, Scincidae
Klompen H, Austin C C, plazi (2007). A new species of Ophiomegistus Banks (Acari: Paramegistidae) from Papua New Guinea. Plazi.org taxonomic treatments database. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.175143 accessed via GBIF.org on 2026-06-15.
