Trepobates taylori
(Kirkaldy, 1899)
Trepobates taylori is a in the , characterized by its broad Neotropical distribution spanning from southern Texas through Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America to northern Argentina. The species was described by Kirkaldy in 1899 and belongs to the Trepobatinae, a group of gerrids adapted to life on the water surface.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Trepobates taylori: /trɛˈpoʊbətɛs ˈteɪləri/
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Habitat
Aquatic and semi-aquatic freshwater environments including streams, rivers, and ponds where utilize surface tension to locomote.
Distribution
Southern Texas, Mexico, Central America, Caribbean region, and South America to northern Argentina.
Behavior
Utilizes surface tension to walk on water, a characteristic trait of the .