Perissarthron
Hyslop, 1918
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1Perissarthron is a of click beetles ( Elateridae) established by Hyslop in 1918. The genus is currently marked as doubtful in taxonomic databases, indicating uncertainty about its validity or distinctiveness from related genera. Very few observations exist, with only 7 records documented on iNaturalist. The taxonomic status and defining characteristics of this genus remain poorly resolved.
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How to pronounce Perissarthron: /ˌpɛrɪˈsɑːrθrən/
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Taxonomic uncertainty
The is flagged as DOUBTFUL in GBIF, suggesting it may be a synonym of another elaterid genus or lacks sufficient diagnostic features to warrant separate recognition. The type and original description require verification.
Data scarcity
With only 7 iNaturalist observations and minimal literature presence, Perissarthron represents one of the poorly documented lineages within Elateridae. No -level treatments or revisionary studies are readily accessible.