Suphisellus lineatus

(Horn, 1871)

Suphisellus lineatus is a in the Noterinae, described by George Henry Horn in 1871. The occupies freshwater across parts of Central and North America, with documented occurrences in Belize, Guatemala, Mexico, and the United States. Like other members of the Suphisellus, it is adapted to burrowing in muddy or sandy substrates of aquatic environments.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Suphisellus lineatus: /suːˈfɪsələs laɪˈniːɪtəs/

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Habitat

Freshwater aquatic environments with muddy or sandy substrates suitable for burrowing. Specific microhabitat preferences within this range are not well documented.

Distribution

Belize, Guatemala, Mexico, and the United States. Distribution records indicate presence in Middle America.

Behavior

Burrowing in aquatic substrates, typical of the Noterinae.

Ecological Role

As a , likely contributes to nutrient cycling in freshwater benthic environments through substrate disturbance and feeding activities.