Anisodactylus porosus
Motschulsky, 1845
Anisodactylus porosus is a in the , part of the tribe Anisodactylini. The Anisodactylus includes known for —feeding on weed seeds—though specific dietary habits of A. porosus have not been separately documented. It occurs in North America, with records from Canada and the United States. Like other members of its genus, it likely inhabits open, disturbed including agricultural fields and gardens.
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How to pronounce Anisodactylus porosus: /ˌænɪsoʊˈdæktɪləs ˈpɔːroʊsəs/
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Habitat
Open, disturbed including agricultural fields, gardens, and grassy areas. Members of the Anisodactylus are frequently associated with human-modified landscapes.
Distribution
Canada; United States. North America.
Similar Taxa
- Anisodactylus sanctaecrucisCongeneric with similar granivorous habits and preferences; both species have been studied for weed seed in agricultural systems.
- Harpalus pensylvanicusAnother granivorous occurring throughout much of North America; shares similar ecological role and use.