Austrophasma caledonense vs Tanzanian Heelwalker
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Austrophasma caledonense | Tanzanian Heelwalker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Austrophasma caledonense | Tanzaniophasma subsolana |
| Order | Mantophasmatodea | Mantophasmatodea |
| Family | Austrophasmatidae | Tanzaniophasmatidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Africa | East Africa, Tanzania |
| Conservation | Endangered | Data Deficient |
Austrophasma caledonense
A heelwalker from the Caledon district of South Africa. Females are larger than males and deposit eggs in sandy soil where they overwinter.
Did You Know?
The first living specimens were found after scientists matched an amber fossil to mysterious museum specimens from Namibia.
Tanzanian Heelwalker
Known only from a single museum specimen from Tanzania, this enigmatic heelwalker represents the only known East African member of its order. Its biology remains almost completely unknown.
Did You Know?
This species was described from a specimen collected decades before Mantophasmatodea was recognized as a new order.