Anthopotamus verticis

(Say, 1839)

Walker's Tusked Sprawler

Anthopotamus verticis, commonly known as Walker's Tusked Sprawler, is a hacklegilled burrower mayfly in the Potamanthidae. The is found in southeastern Canada and parts of the northern and southeastern United States. As a member of the Potamanthidae, it belongs to a family of mayflies characterized by burrowing habits and distinctive gill structures.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Anthopotamus verticis: /ænˈθɑːpətəməs ˈvɜːrtɪsɪs/

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Distribution

Southeastern Canada; northern United States; southeastern United States.

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