Nuevo registro de la planaria terrestre exótica Bipalium kewense (Tricladida:  Geoplanidae) en Cerro Punta, Tierras Altas, Chiriquí, Panamá

R. D.  Collantes; A.  Santos-Murgas; J.   Pitti; M.  Jerkovic; M.  Caballero

doi:10.51431/par.v4i1.762

Authors

R. D. Collantes Universidad Nacional José Faustino Sánchez Carrión https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6094-5458
A. Santos-Murgas Universidad Nacional José Faustino Sánchez Carrión https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9339-486X
J. Pitti Universidad Nacional José Faustino Sánchez Carrión https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0776-8795
M. Jerkovic Universidad Nacional José Faustino Sánchez Carrión https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0982-9088
M. Caballero Universidad Nacional José Faustino Sánchez Carrión https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6124-0935

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51431/par.v4i1.762

Keywords:

Exotic species, Hammerhead flatworm, New record, Panama

Abstract

Objectives: To determine the land planarian species found in Cerro Punta, Chiriquí, Panama.Methodology: The presence of a planarian specimen with a hammer-shaped head was observed in thegarden of a residence located in Cerro Punta (8°51’50” N 82°34’58” W, 1862 m a.s.l.). The specimen was photographed, collected and deposited in ethanol 70% for its preservation. The specialized literaturewas consulted to facilitate identification at the laboratory. Results: The planarian species corresponds to Bipalium kewense Moseley, 1878 (Tricladida: Geoplanidae), which is native to Southeast Asia and hasa widespread occurrence around the world, as a result of horticultural practices and dispersion of potted plants in commerce. Conclusions: There is a new record of the exotic land planarian Bipalium kewensefor Cerro Punta, Tierras Altas District, Chiriquí, Panama.