Rhadine nivalis
(G.Horn, 1881)
Rhadine nivalis is a in the , first described by George Henry Horn in 1881. It is found in North America, with distribution records from the United States. The species belongs to the Rhadine, which includes several cave-dwelling , some of which are federally listed as endangered. However, specific ecological details for R. nivalis remain poorly documented in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Rhadine nivalis: /ˈreɪdɪniː nɪˈvælɪs/
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Distribution
United States; North America. GBIF records indicate presence in the USA with distribution status listed as PRESENT.
Similar Taxa
- Rhadine exilisBoth are congeneric in the Rhadine found in North cave systems; R. exilis is federally endangered and occurs in Texas cave systems.
- Rhadine infernalisBoth are congeneric in the Rhadine; R. infernalis is federally endangered and restricted to a cave system in central Texas, sharing similar troglomorphic .
More Details
Taxonomic note
The epithet 'nivalis' (Latin for 'snowy' or 'of snow') may refer to collection locality or appearance, but the etymology is not documented in available sources. The species was described by George Henry Horn, a prominent , in 1881.