Ptomaphagus inyoensis Peck & Gnaspini, 1997
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum | Hexapoda |
| Class | Insecta |
| Order | Coleoptera |
| Family | Leiodidae |
| Genus | Ptomaphagus |
| Species | Ptomaphagus inyoensis Peck & Gnaspini, 1997 |
Description
Diagnostic characters
- Ecological class
- Troglobiont
- Realm
- Terrestrial
- Troglomorphy
- Troglomorphic
Distribution
Type locality
Poleta Cave, Inyo Co., CA
Range
Known from one county in California in the Other karst region.
Continent
North America
Country
United States
States and provinces
California
Counties
- California
- Inyo
Karst regions
Other
Conservation and management
State and federal status
Not listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.
Other resources
References
This account was last revised 28 August 2026.
How to cite this account
Ptomaphagus inyoensis Peck & Gnaspini, 1997. Cave Biology Data Portal, account SP-0845. https://cavebiology.org/species/ptomaphagus-inyoensis/ (accessed 18 October 2026).
Data sources and funding are listed in the Acknowledgments.
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