Cyrtoquedius
Bernhauer, 1917
Cyrtoquedius is a of in the , established by Bernhauer in 1917. It belongs to the subtribe Cyrtoquediina within the tribe Staphylinini. The genus contains relatively few described and is poorly represented in scientific literature. Available records indicate limited observational data, with only 26 documented observations on iNaturalist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cyrtoquedius: /sɪrˈtoʊkwɪdiəs/
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Taxonomic placement
Cyrtoquedius is the of the subtribe Cyrtoquediina, a small subtribe within the large tribe Staphylinini. This placement indicates it represents a distinct lineage among the , though the morphological and biological characteristics defining this subtribe are not well documented in accessible literature.
Data limitations
The is data-deficient. The Catalogue of Life lists it as accepted but provides no inventory. GBIF records show it as a higher-rank match only. NCBI has no genetic sequence data. The low iNaturalist observation count (26) suggests either genuine rarity, cryptic habits, or undercollection rather than absence.