Pokabius
Chamberlin, 1912
Species Guides
2Pokabius is a of stone centipedes in the Lithobiidae, established by Chamberlin in 1912. These belong to the order Lithobiomorpha, a group characterized by having 15 pairs of legs as . The genus is part of a diverse family of epigeic (surface-dwelling) centipedes found primarily in temperate regions. Taxonomic sources differ on its rank, with some treating it as a subgenus within a broader Lithobiidae classification. The genus has been documented through limited but verified observations.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pokabius: /pɔˈkabiəs/
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Identification
As a within Lithobiidae, Pokabius would be expected to share the characteristics of 15 leg pairs in , well-developed ocelli (simple ), and relatively long . Distinctive features separating Pokabius from other lithobiid genera such as Lithobius or Ezembius are not documented in available sources. Specific diagnostic characters for this genus remain unpublished in widely accessible literature.
Distribution
Documented observations of Pokabius are sparse, with 55 records reported through iNaturalist. The appears to have a distribution consistent with other Lithobiidae, likely encompassing temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, though precise range boundaries are not established in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- LithobiusThe most -rich in Lithobiidae; Pokabius differs in unspecified genitalic or tergite characteristics used in lithobiid , though these distinctions are not detailed in accessible literature.
- EzembiusAnother lithobiid with overlapping distribution; separation from Pokabius relies on subtle morphological differences in trunk segmentation and reproductive structures that require examination.
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Taxonomic Uncertainty
Sources conflict on the rank of Pokabius: GBIF and NCBI recognize it as a , while Catalogue of Life treats it as a subgenus. This discrepancy reflects ongoing taxonomic revision within Lithobiidae, a with hundreds of described and historically fluid generic boundaries.