Tanyrhinus singularis
Mannerheim, 1852
Tanyrhinus singularis is a rove beetle (Staphylinidae) and the sole in its . It is distributed along the Pacific coast of North America from Alaska to California. The species was described by Mannerheim in 1852 and is classified in the tribe Anthophagini within the Omaliinae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tanyrhinus singularis: /ˌtænɪˈraɪnəs ˌsɪŋɡjʊˈlɛərɪs/
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Identification
The Tanyrhinus is , containing only T. singularis. Within Anthophagini, it may be distinguished by generic-level characters, though specific diagnostic features for this are not documented in available sources.
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Distribution
British Columbia (Canada); Alaska, California, Oregon, and Washington (United States).
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Taxonomic notes
Tanyrhinus singularis is the only in the Tanyrhinus. The tribe Anthophagini, to which it belongs, is part of the Omaliinae in Staphylinidae. Some sources place Anthophagini in Omaliinae, though tribal classifications within this group have been subject to revision.