Thinobius
Kiesenwetter, 1844
Thinobius is a of rove beetles in the Staphylinidae, established by Kiesenwetter in 1844. The genus contains distributed across multiple continents, with records from Europe, South America, and Africa. At least one species, Thinobius andinus, has been documented from high-elevation stream environments in Argentina, where it occurs in cold, clear waters with riparian vegetation. The genus is classified in the Oxytelinae and tribe Thinobiini.
Pronunciation
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Habitat
At least one (Thinobius andinus) has been documented from high-elevation stream areas in the Mendoza River watershed of Argentina. This species was found in clear, low-salinity cold waters with riparian vegetation. The has been described as containing pollution-sensitive species.
Distribution
Almost distribution. Documented from Argentina (South America), Denmark, Norway, and Sweden (Europe). Additional described from Africa (Thinobius afer).
Ecological Role
At least one (Thinobius andinus) has been identified as pollution-sensitive, suggesting potential use as a bioindicator for water quality in high-elevation stream .
More Details
Taxonomic history
The was established by Kiesenwetter in 1844. A lectotype was designated for Thinobius pulchripennis Bernhauer, 1923 in 2009.
Representative species
Thinobius andinus (Argentina), Thinobius afer (Africa), Thinobius agilis (described 1887), Thinobius pulchripennis (South America).