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 . The species is recorded from Middle America based on available distribution data. Like other members of Copelatus, it is an aquatic inhabiting freshwater environments.

Biologia Centrali-Americana (8272529098) by Bale & Danielsson; Bannwarth, Th.; Cambridge Scientific Instrument Company; Godman, Frederick Du Cane; Hanhart; Horman-Fisher, Maud; Knight, H.; Mintern Bros.; Purkiss, W.; Salvin, Osbert; Saunders, G. S.; Schlereth, M. v.; Sharp, M. A.; Taylor & Francis; Wilson, Edwin. Used under a Public domain license.

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How to pronounce Copelatus distinctus: //ˌkoʊ.pəˈleɪ.təs dɪsˈtɪŋk.təs//

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Habitat

Freshwater aquatic environments. As a member of the diving , 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 Aubé in 1838, making it one of the earlier described species in the Copelatus.

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