Krubera Cave Springtail vs Lucifugous Springtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Krubera Cave Springtail | Lucifugous Springtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Plutomurus ortobalaganensis | Megalothorax minimus |
| Order | Collembola | Collembola |
| Family | Tomoceridae | Neelidae |
| Size | 1-2 mm | 0.3-0.5 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Caves |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Georgia | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
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.
Lucifugous Springtail
One of the smallest known hexapods, found in deep soil and cave environments. It is nearly transparent and extremely difficult to observe.
Did You Know?
At about 0.3 mm, it is among the tiniest hexapods on Earth.