Sphinctomyrmex rufiventris Santschi, 1915c: 244, fig. 1 (m.) BENIN, MALI. Afrotropic.

Primary type information: Primary type material: 6 syntype males. Primary type locality: 2 males Benin (“Haut Dahomey”): Djougon, Kouandé (Desanti) (by restriction of Wheeler, 1922: 755). Primary type depositories: MNHN, NHMB. Primary type specimen: CASENT0911272. Type notes: Other syntype localities: 2 males Benin (“Haut Dahomey”): Kika (Ribot), 2 males Mali (“Soudan français”): Sikosso, 1900 (Chevalier).