Zygethobius pontis
Chamberlin, 1911
Zygethobius pontis is a small in the Henicopidae, described by Chamberlin in 1911. It belongs to the order Lithobiomorpha, a group commonly known as stone centipedes. The species has been documented in the Appalachian region of the eastern United States, specifically in Tennessee and Virginia. Records for this species are sparse, with limited observational data available.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Zygethobius pontis: /zaɪˈɡɛθoʊbiəs ˈpɒntɪs/
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Distribution
Known from the eastern United States, specifically recorded in Tennessee and Virginia. Distribution appears restricted to the Appalachian region.
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Taxonomic history
Described by Ralph V. Chamberlin in 1911. The Zygethobius was established to accommodate with distinctive morphological features separating them from related lithobiomorph genera.
Data scarcity
Only 9 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of source date. The remains poorly documented in scientific literature beyond its original description.