Psychomastax deserticola
Hebard, 1934
Desert Monkey Grasshopper
Psychomastax deserticola, commonly known as the desert monkey grasshopper, is a of monkey grasshopper in the Eumastacidae. It is native to North America, with distribution records from California and Nevada. The species is classified as Vulnerable (VU) by the IUCN, with this status last reviewed in 1996. Two are recognized: P. d. deserticola and P. d. indigena.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Psychomastax deserticola: //ˌsaɪkoʊˈmæstæks dɪˌzɝː.tɪˈkoʊ.lə//
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Habitat
Desert environments, as indicated by the specific epithet 'deserticola' and .
Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from California and Nevada.
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Conservation Status
Listed as Vulnerable (VU) by IUCN since 1996, indicating a high risk of endangerment in the medium term.
Subspecies
Two are recognized: Psychomastax deserticola deserticola Hebard, 1934 (the nominate subspecies) and Psychomastax deserticola indigena Rehn & Grant, 1959.