Protonym: Typhlomyrmex encanto
Authorship Fernández et al., 2023: 581, figs. 1, 5A, 6A
Forms w.
Bioregion Neotropic
Locality COLOMBIA
Etymology This species is named in honor of the “El Encanto”, locality where the type-material was collected; Also, *encanto* is a Spanish word that means “charm”, and refers to the Disney movie *Encanto* (2021) based on Colombian culture.
Primary type information Primary type material: holotype worker. Primary type locality: Colombia: Amazonas, El Encanto, 01°44'3.48"S, 73°11'57.7"W, 156 m, 14-17.iv.2022 (L. Pérez & R. Nova). Primary type depository: ICN. Primary type specimen: ICN 103630.
Secondary type information Secondary type material: 1 paratype worker. Secondary type locality: same as for holotype. Secondary type depository: ICN. Secondary type specimen: ICN 103631.
Type notes Depository is not specified and is assumed to be ICN based on the specimen codes.
Taxa belonging to this protonym
Typhlomyrmex encanto Species Valid Original combination