Mastigodiaptomus montezumae is redescribed on the basis of material from several localities in Mexico . It is characterized by an asymmetrical fifth pediger in both sexes . It appears to be restricted to central Mexico, where it is quite common. It is associated with M. albuquerquensis and occasionally with L. siciloides and Leptodiaptomus novamexicanus .
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