South African Cave Cricket vs Tasmanian Cave Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South African Cave Cricket | Tasmanian Cave Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Speleiacris tabulae | Micropathus ditto |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Rhaphidophoridae | Rhaphidophoridae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Forests |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | South Africa | Australia |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Endangered |
South African Cave Cricket
A cave cricket endemic to caves on the Cape Peninsula of South Africa. It has reduced eyes and pale brown coloration.
Did You Know?
It is one of very few cave crickets known from the African continent.
Tasmanian Cave Cricket
A recently described cave cricket from wet forests of Tasmania, Australia. It is a short-range endemic threatened by habitat loss.
Did You Know?
It was only formally described in recent years despite being known to cavers.