Chthonius cryptus Chamberlin, 1962
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum | Chelicerata |
| Class | Arachnida |
| Order | Pseudoscorpiones |
| Family | Chthoniidae |
| Genus | Chthonius |
| Species | Chthonius cryptus Chamberlin, 1962 |
Description
Diagnostic characters
- Ecological class
- Troglophile
- Realm
- Terrestrial
Distribution
Range
Counties
County-level records have not been compiled for this taxon. Distribution is recorded at state and karst-region level.
Conservation and management
State and federal status
Not listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act
References
- Chamberlin, J.C. 1962. New and little-known false scorpions, principally from caves, belonging to the families Chthoniidae and Neobisiidae (Ararchnida, Chelonethida). Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History 123: 299–352.
How to cite this account
Chthonius cryptus Chamberlin, 1962. Cave Biology Data Portal, account SP-1581. https://cavebiology.org/species/chthonius-cryptus/ (accessed 6 September 2026).
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