Andiorrhinus (Amazonidrilus) motto n. sp. and Rhinodrilus appuni pavoni n. subsp. (Oligochaeta, Glossoscolecidae) from the Venezuelan Amazonia

The two species presented herein were collected in Venezuela, Amazonas State and studied by dissection and serial histological section. Andiorrhinus (Amazonidrilus) motto n. sp. is characterised by the size, male genital field and spermathecal apparatus. Rhinodrilusappunipavoni n. subsp. has two pairs of peculiar prostatoid glands united in a cushion on either side.

Key words: Oligochaeta, Glossoscolecidae, Venezuela, Amazonia, Anatomy, Taxonomy.