Taracus ubicki
Shear, 2016
A small in the Taracidae, described from California in 2016 as part of a major revision of the Taracus. The species is one of eight new Taracus species described in that work, expanding known diversity in western North ischyropsalidoid harvestmen.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Taracus ubicki: /tɑˈɹækəs juːˈbɪki/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Taracus by specific morphological features described in the original description (Shear 2016). As a member of Taracidae, likely exhibits the 's characteristic body form with relatively short legs compared to other families and a compact, somewhat flattened body. Precise diagnostic characters require examination of the original species description.
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Distribution
Known from multiple counties in northwestern and north-central California: Del Norte, Humboldt, Marin, Mendocino, and Modoc. These records span coastal and interior regions of the state, suggesting broad distribution within northern California.
Similar Taxa
- Taracus packardiHistorical confusion in the ; T. ubicki was distinguished as part of the 2016 revision that clarified boundaries
- Other Taracus speciesMultiple new described simultaneously from California in 2016; precise differentiation requires examination of and original descriptions