Copelatus distinctus
Aubé, 1838
Copelatus distinctus is a of diving described by Aubé in 1838. It belongs to the Copelatus within the Copelatinae of the Dytiscidae. The species is recorded from Middle America based on available distribution data. Like other members of Copelatus, it is an aquatic inhabiting freshwater environments.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Copelatus distinctus: //ˌkoʊ.pəˈleɪ.təs dɪsˈtɪŋk.təs//
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Habitat
Freshwater aquatic environments. As a member of the diving Dytiscidae, this inhabits water bodies where it functions as an active .
Distribution
Middle America. Distribution records from GBIF indicate presence in this region.
Ecological Role
As a diving , this functions as a in freshwater , contributing to the regulation of aquatic .
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Taxonomic history
The was described by the French entomologist Aubé in 1838, making it one of the earlier described species in the Copelatus.