Krubera Cave Springtail vs Elongate Springtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Krubera Cave Springtail | Elongate Springtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Plutomurus ortobalaganensis | Entomobrya nivalis |
| Order | Collembola | Collembola |
| Family | Tomoceridae | Entomobryidae |
| Size | 1-2 mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Georgia | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Not Evaluated |
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.
Elongate Springtail
A slender, colorful springtail with variable banding patterns found on tree bark. It is one of the most common European entomobryid springtails.
Did You Know?
Despite its species name meaning snowy, this springtail is most commonly found on sun-warmed tree bark rather than snow.