Phagocata notorchis Kenk, 1987
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Platyhelminthes |
| Class | Turbellaria |
| Order | Tricladida |
| Family | Planariidae |
| Genus | Phagocata |
| Species | Phagocata notorchis Kenk, 1987 |
Description
Diagnostic characters
- Ecological class
- Stygobiont
- Realm
- Aquatic
- Troglomorphy
- Troglomorphic
- Maximum body length
- 27 mm
Distribution
Type locality
seep near trail to Alum Cave Bluffs, GSMNP, Sevier Co. TN
Range
Known from Tennessee in the Appalachians karst region.
Continent
North America
Country
United States
States and provinces
Tennessee
Counties
County-level records have not been compiled for this taxon. Distribution is recorded at state and karst-region level.
Karst regions
Appalachians
Specimens
Type material
- Holotype
- USNM 102760 · National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution
- Paratype ×3
- National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution
Collections holding material
| Institution | Lots |
|---|---|
| National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution | 4 |
4 cataloged lots in 1 collection. Compiled from GBIF and not an exhaustive census: many collections are not yet digitised, and holdings are added continually. Search GBIF for specimen records.
Download all 4 specimen records (CSV) Institution, catalog number, type status and preparation. No coordinates.
Conservation and management
State and federal status
Not listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act
Other resources
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