Tropical Silverfish vs Texas Cave Silverfish
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tropical Silverfish | Texas Cave Silverfish |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nicoletia phytophila | Texoreddellia texensis |
| Order | Zygentoma | Zygentoma |
| Family | Nicoletiidae | Nicoletiidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 8-15 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Caves |
| Diet | Detritivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Central America, Caribbean | United States |
| 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.
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.