Texas Cave Silverfish vs Ozark Cave Silverfish
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Texas Cave Silverfish | Ozark Cave Silverfish |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Texoreddellia texensis | Speleonycta ozarkensis |
| Order | Zygentoma | Zygentoma |
| Family | Nicoletiidae | Nicoletiidae |
| Size | 8-15 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Caves |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | United States | United States |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
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.
Ozark Cave Silverfish
A blind cave-adapted silverfish found in caves of the Ozark Highlands. It is completely white and eyeless.
Did You Know?
It is the only known species of its genus, endemic to Ozark caves.