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Spelaeorchestia koloana
(Talitridae)
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The Kauai cave amphipod Spelaeorchestia koloana is a small crustacean (related to crabs and shrimp) that inhabits cave habitats. They feed on plant material, primarily roots, and other decomposing matter found in caves. They measuring a total of around 10 millimeters in length. Spelaeorchestia koloana is native to Kauai (endemic).
Species description or overview
USFWS species report on Spelaeorchestia koloana
The is available online. A general description of the organism and information about its distribution in the U.S. (including territories and national wildlife refuges) is presented by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, along with links to other documentation regarding federal (endangered/threatened) status, recovery information, and additional resources.
Kauai cave arthropods overview
An overview of Kauai's cave spider and amphipod is provided by the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (Hawaii's Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy, 2005).
Taxonomy & nomenclature
Spelaeorchestia koloana information from ITIS
The Integrated Taxonomic Information System ITIS provides authoritative taxonomic information on Spelaeorchestia koloana, as well as other plants, animals, fungi, and microbes of North America and the world.
Federal endangered/threatened status
USFWS species report on Spelaeorchestia koloana
The is available online. A general description of the organism and information about its distribution in the U.S. (including territories and national wildlife refuges) is presented by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, along with links to other documentation regarding federal (endangered/threatened) status, recovery information, and additional resources.
Spelaeorchestia koloana species profile from USFWS
A species profile for Spelaeorchestia koloana is provided by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, including links to information regarding the federal endangered/threatened status of this species.
Recovery & restoration
Kauai cave amphipod (Spelaeorchestia koloana) status review
The five year review of Kauai cave amphipod (Spelaeorchestia koloana) conducted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reviews threats to the species and recommends no change in federal status (2006).
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