Liparocephalus
Mäklin, 1853
Species Guides
1Liparocephalus is a of rove beetles in the Staphylinidae, tribe Liparocephalini. The genus contains four described : L. brevipennis, L. cordicollis, L. litoralis, and L. tokunagai. These beetles are associated with coastal or shoreline , as suggested by the specific epithet 'litoralis' (of the shore) and collection records from the Kuril Islands and Hokkaido.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Liparocephalus: //ˌlɪpəroʊˈsɛfələs//
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Identification
of Liparocephalus can be distinguished using morphological characters detailed in taxonomic keys; L. litoralis has been redescribed with illustrations to facilitate identification. The is characterized within the Aleocharinae by features typical of the tribe Liparocephalini.
Habitat
Coastal and shoreline environments; L. litoralis has been collected from the Kuril Islands and Hokkaido, Japan, suggesting a northern Pacific coastal distribution.
Distribution
Northern Pacific region: Kuril Islands (Russia), Hokkaido (Japan); additional occur in North America (L. cordicollis) and other regions.
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Taxonomic History
The was established by Mäklin in 1853 with L. brevipennis as the type . A modified identification key incorporating L. litoralis was published in 2000 to facilitate species-level identification within the genus.