Pseudanophthalmus cerberus
Barr, 1985
Species Guides
2Pseudanophthalmus cerberus is a of small ground beetle in the Carabidae, described by Thomas C. Barr in 1985. It belongs to a of troglobitic (cave-dwelling) beetles found in eastern North America. The specific epithet 'cerberus' references the multi-headed guardian of the underworld in Greek mythology, alluding to the species' subterranean .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pseudanophthalmus cerberus: /suːdænɒfˈθælməs ˈsɜːrbərəs/
These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.
Habitat
Subterranean; inhabits cave systems.
Distribution
United States (North America). Specific locality details not established in available sources.
Behavior
Troglobitic lifestyle; permanently restricted to subterranean environments.
More Details
Taxonomic context
The Pseudanophthalmus comprises numerous small, eyeless or nearly eyeless ground beetles adapted to life in caves. Most have restricted distributions limited to single cave systems or small geographic regions.