Mello, Francisco A. G.Ferreira, Rodrigo Lopes2022-05-102022-05-102021-05-25http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.2.5https://bdc.icmbio.gov.br/handle/cecav/1379Erebonyx catacumbae, new genus and species of a troglobitic phalangopsid cricket are described from Brazil. Few specimens were collected from a limestone cave located in the municipality of Campo Formoso, northern State of Bahia, in a semi-arid zone characterized by the Caatinga vegetation. A brief discussion on troglomorphisms is provided, as well as some ecological remarks and potential threats for this species.enCave cricketDescriptionNeotropicsNew genusSpeleologyTroglobiteArtigo