Bimastos longicinctus (Smith & Gittins, 1915)
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Annelida |
| Class | Clitellata |
| Order | Crassiclitellata |
| Family | Lumbricidae |
| Genus | Bimastos |
| Species | Bimastos longicinctus (Smith & Gittins, 1915) |
Description
Diagnostic characters
- Ecological class
- Troglophile
- Realm
- Terrestrial
Distribution
Range
Known from one county in Illinois.
Continent
North America
Country
United States
States and provinces
Illinois
Counties
- Illinois
- Hardin
Conservation and management
State and federal status
Not listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act
References
- Peck, S.B. & Lewis, J.J. 1978. Zoogeography and evolution of the subterranean invertebrate faunas of Illinois and southeastern Missouri. National Speleological Society Bulletin 40: 39–63.
- Webb, D.W., Taylor, S.J. & Krejca, J.K. 1993. The biological resources of Illinois caves and other subterranean environments. Illinois Natural History Survey, Champaign, Illinois, USA. 143 pp.
How to cite this account
Bimastos longicinctus (Smith & Gittins, 1915). Cave Biology Data Portal, account SP-2224. https://cavebiology.org/species/bimastos-longicinctus/ (accessed 7 September 2026).
Data sources and funding are listed in the Acknowledgments.
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