Texamaurops
Barr & Steeves, 1963
Texamaurops is a of small (: Pselaphinae) established by Barr & Steeves in 1963. The genus contains at least one described , Texamaurops reddelli, commonly known as the Kretschmarr Cave mold . Members of this genus are associated with cave environments and belong to the diverse tribe Batrisini within the -loving beetle Pselaphinae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Texamaurops: /tɛksaʊˈmaʊɹɒps/
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Habitat
Cave environments; specifically known from subterranean based on the of the .
Distribution
Known from Texas, USA (inferred from name and locality of T. reddelli).
Similar Taxa
- BatrisodesBoth belong to tribe Batrisini and share similar small body size and Pselaphinae ; Texamaurops is distinguished by cave-associated distribution and specific antennal and pronotal features described in the original .
- BatrisusAnother Batrisini with superficially similar habitus; Texamaurops differs in genitalic and abdominal characteristics as defined by Barr & Steeves (1963).
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Taxonomic History
The was erected by Barr & Steeves in 1963 with Texamaurops reddelli as the . The genus name combines 'Texa-' (referring to Texas) with 'maurops', a common suffix in Pselaphinae genus names.
Conservation Note
Texamaurops reddelli is listed as federally endangered under the U.S. , reflecting the vulnerability of cave-dwelling with restricted ranges.