New record of the six-holed keyhole urchin, Leodia sexiesperforata (Leske, 1778) (clypeasteroida, mellitidae), from the brazilian coast, with an updated distribution map

Abstract

A new record of Leodia sexiesperforata is reported from the coast of Rio Grande do Norte state, northeastern Brazil. An updated distribution map based on data collected from literature, museums, and scientific collections is also presented. This new report fills a distribution gap on the coast of northeastern Brazil. Leodia sexiesperforata has a continuous range between the states of Ceará and Alagoas.