Article: Notes on the genus Brachistosternus (Scorpiones, Bothriuridae) in Chile, with the description of two new species.

ABSTRACT. Two new species of Brachistosternus from Chile are described. Brachistosternus (Leptosternus) cekalovici new species can be distinguished from most other species of the genus because the divided dorsal gland of the telson. The closest species are B. (L.) artigasi Cekalovic 1974 and B. (L.) negrei Cekalovic 1975, for which redescriptions are provided. Brachistosternus cekalovici has only been collected in "Tres Cruces", Coquimbo Province, Chile. Brachistosternus (Leptosternus) mattonii new species is also described. This species is most closely related to B. (L.) donosoi Cekalovic 1974, from which it can be distinguished by its more densely granular tegument ...

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