Amerinus

Casey, 1884

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Amerinus is a of ground beetles in the Carabidae, containing only the single Amerinus linearis. The genus was established by Casey in 1884 and is classified within the tribe Stenolophini. Very little is known about the or of this genus.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Amerinus: /ˈæməˌraɪnəs/

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Identification

The Amerinus is distinguished from other Stenolophini by the single included Amerinus linearis. Specific diagnostic features for the genus are not documented in available sources.

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Distribution

The distribution of Amerinus is limited to that of its sole , Amerinus linearis; specific geographic range details are not documented in available sources.

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Taxonomic status

Amerinus is a , meaning it contains only one described : Amerinus linearis.

Observations

The has been documented in only 10 observations on iNaturalist as of the source date, indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported.

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