Species Troglofauna

the cave beetle leptodirus hochenwartii

troglofaunal species include representatives of many animal groups, including gastropods, millipedes, spiders, pseudoscorpions, harvestmen, isopods, collembolans, diplurans, beetles , salamanders. troglofaunal gastropods endemic u.s , in europe; concentrated in northeastern mediterranean regions. troglofaunal scorpions found in mexican caves. troglobitic spiders found more widespread in u.s., europe, , japan. however, found in mexico, congo, cuba, australia, , philippines.

troglofauna found worldwide. troglofaunal salamanders found in europe , u.s.

approximately 90% of caves worldwide remain undiscovered due lack of visible entrances , more habitat exists in fissures, vugs , other spaces above watertable. consequently, many species of troglofauna yet discovered.