Tropical Silverfish vs Canary Islands Cave Silverfish
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tropical Silverfish | Canary Islands Cave Silverfish |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nicoletia phytophila | Coletinia majorensis |
| Order | Zygentoma | Zygentoma |
| Family | Nicoletiidae | Nicoletiidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Caves |
| Diet | Detritivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Central America, Caribbean | Spain |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Tropical Silverfish
A soil-dwelling silverfish found in tropical regions and occasionally in caves. It has a slender white body with very long cerci.
Did You Know?
It has been recorded from caves in Belize despite being primarily a soil species.
Canary Islands Cave Silverfish
A cave-adapted silverfish from Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands. It lives in lava tubes and volcanic caves.
Did You Know?
Males of this species have distinctive asymmetric antennae.