Centropyxis aculeata (Ehrenberg, 1832) Stein, 1859
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Protozoa |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Amoebozoa |
| Class | Tubulinea |
| Order | Arcellinida |
| Family | Centropyxidae |
| Genus | Centropyxis |
| Species | Centropyxis aculeata (Ehrenberg, 1832) Stein, 1859 |
Description
Diagnostic characters
- Ecological class
- Stygoxene
- Realm
- Aquatic
Distribution
Range
Known from one county in Kentucky.
Continent
North America
Country
United States
States and provinces
Kentucky
Counties
- Kentucky
- Edmonson
Conservation and management
State and federal status
Not listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.
References
This account was last revised 6 September 2026.
How to cite this account
Centropyxis aculeata (Ehrenberg, 1832) Stein, 1859. Cave Biology Data Portal, account SP-2270. https://cavebiology.org/species/centropyxis-aculeata/ (accessed 22 October 2026).
Data sources and funding are listed in the Acknowledgments.
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