Common Silverfish vs Texas Cave Silverfish
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Silverfish | Texas Cave Silverfish |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lepisma saccharina | Texoreddellia texensis |
| Order | Zygentoma | Zygentoma |
| Family | Lepismatidae | Nicoletiidae |
| Size | 8-13 mm | 8-15 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Caves |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Common Silverfish
The most well-known silverfish species, found in homes and buildings worldwide. It has a silvery, torpedo-shaped body covered in fine scales.
Did You Know?
It can survive for over a year without eating.
Texas Cave Silverfish
A troglobitic silverfish endemic to limestone caves in central Texas. It has no eyes and a pale, elongated body.
Did You Know?
The genus Texoreddellia includes several species spread across 160,000 square kilometers of Texas caves.