Valenzuela micanopi
(Mockford, 1965)
lizard barklouse
Valenzuela micanopi is a of in the Caeciliusidae, first described by Mockford in 1965. It belongs to the , a group of small commonly found on vegetation, bark, and leaf litter. The species has been documented in the Caribbean Sea region and North America. As a member of the Caeciliusidae family, it is part of a diverse group of barklice that inhabit forested and vegetated environments.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Valenzuela micanopi: //ˌvælənˈzuːlə ˌmɪkəˈnoʊpaɪ//
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Habitat
Members of the Caeciliusidae are typically associated with vegetation, bark, and leaf litter in forested or vegetated environments. However, specific details for V. micanopi have not been documented.
Distribution
Caribbean Sea and North America. Specific locality records are sparse, with only six observations documented in iNaturalist.
Ecological Role
in the Caeciliusidae generally contribute to by feeding on detritus, , and matter on vegetation and bark. Their specific ecological role has not been documented for this .
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Taxonomic History
Originally described by Mockford in 1965. The Valenzuela is named in honor of the Ecuadorian herpetologist David Salazar-Valenzuela, though this specific was described prior to that naming convention.