Comaldessus stygius
Spangler & Barr, 1995
Comal Springs Diving Beetle
Comaldessus stygius is a small diving in the , described from Comal Springs in Texas. It belongs to a of minute beetles adapted to spring and groundwater . The is known from very few records and is considered rare.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Comaldessus stygius: /koˈmaldɛsʊs ˈstɪdʒɪəs/
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Habitat
Spring-fed aquatic systems, specifically associated with Comal Springs in Texas. Occupies groundwater and spring with stable water conditions.
Distribution
to Comal Springs, Texas, USA. Known only from the locality in the Edwards Plateau region.
Human Relevance
Comal Springs is a critical water source for the San Marcos and Comal Springs , which supports several and threatened . The 's restricted range makes it vulnerable to groundwater extraction and modification.
Similar Taxa
- Comaldessus spp.Other in this are also minute diving restricted to spring in North America, but C. stygius is distinguished by its specific locality and morphological features described in the original description.
- Bidessini (tribe)Other small diving in this tribe share similar size and general body form, but C. stygius can be distinguished by -level characters and geographic restriction to Comal Springs.