Acantherus piperatus

Scudder, 1902

Slender Range Grasshopper

Acantherus piperatus, commonly known as the Slender Range , is a of short-horned grasshopper in the Acrididae. Described by Scudder in 1902, this species occurs in arid regions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It belongs to the Gomphocerinae, which includes many grassland-dwelling species. The references its slender body form and association with open range .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Acantherus piperatus: //əˈkænθərəs paɪˈpɛratəs//

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Habitat

Arid grasslands and open range in desert and semi-desert regions.

Distribution

Southwestern United States (New Mexico) and northeastern Mexico.

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