Cave Springtail vs Krubera Cave Springtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cave Springtail | Krubera Cave Springtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudosinella violenta | Plutomurus ortobalaganensis |
| Order | Collembola | Collembola |
| Family | Entomobryidae | Tomoceridae |
| Size | 1.0-1.5 mm | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Caves |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Georgia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Data Deficient |
Cave Springtail
A pale elongate springtail adapted to cave environments with reduced pigmentation and eyes. It feeds on fungi and bat guano.
Did You Know?
Many cave springtail species are found in only a single cave system and are among the most range-restricted animals on Earth.
Krubera Cave Springtail
The deepest-dwelling terrestrial animal ever recorded, found at 1,980 meters underground in Krubera Cave. It is completely eyeless and unpigmented.
Did You Know?
It holds the record as the deepest-dwelling land animal on Earth at nearly 2 km underground.