Valenzuela boreus
(Mockford, 1965)
lizard barklouse
Valenzuela boreus is a of in the Caeciliusidae, commonly referred to as a lizard barklouse. It was described by Mockford in 1965. The species is known from North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Valenzuela boreus: //vəˌlɛnzˈjuːlə ˈbɔːriəs//
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic Note
The epithet 'boreus' refers to the north, consistent with its distribution in North America. The 'lizard ' may refer to a superficial resemblance to lizards or to a characteristic posture or movement pattern, though this is not documented in available sources.