Maoripsocus africanus
(Ribaga, 1911)
lizard barklouse
Maoripsocus africanus is a of lizard barklouse in the Caeciliusidae. It was described by Ribaga in 1911. The species has been recorded from multiple continents, including Africa and North America, with specific distribution records from French Guiana, South Africa, USA, Angola, Congo, Mozambique, and Nigeria.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Maoripsocus africanus: /maɪəˈrɪpsəkəs æfrɪˈkeɪnəs/
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Distribution
Recorded from Africa (South Africa, Angola, Congo, Mozambique, Nigeria) and North America (USA), as well as French Guiana. The is present on both African and North American continents based on distribution records.
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Taxonomic Notes
The epithet 'africanus' refers to the African continent, where the species was presumably first described or where type material was collected, though the species has since been recorded from multiple continents including North America.
Collection Records
As of available data, there are 6 iNaturalist observations for this . The species is classified within the tribe Maoripsocini, Caeciliusinae, in the Caeciliusidae.