Clifton Cave Beetle
Pseudanophthalmus caecus Krekeler, 1973
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum | Hexapoda |
| Class | Insecta |
| Order | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae |
| Genus | Pseudanophthalmus |
| Species | Pseudanophthalmus caecus Krekeler, 1973 |
Synonyms
Pseudanophthalmus horni caecus Krekeler, 1973
Description
Diagnostic characters
- Ecological class
- Troglobiont
- Realm
- Terrestrial
- Troglomorphy
- Troglomorphic
Distribution
Type locality
Clifton Cave, Woodford Co. KY
Range
Known from Kentucky in the Interior Low Plateau karst region.
Continent
North America
Country
United States
States and provinces
Kentucky
Counties
County-level records have not been compiled for this taxon. Distribution is recorded at state and karst-region level.
Karst regions
Interior Low Plateau
Conservation and management
NatureServe
G1 Critically Imperiled
Global rank last reviewed 23 November 2005.
Subnational ranks
- Kentucky
- S1 Critically Imperiled
State and federal status
Not listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act
Other resources
How to cite this account
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