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Scybalocanthon sexspilotus

Scybalocanthon sexspilotus

Mozambique, Paraguay, Colombia, Brazil, Peru
Status
Not Evaluated

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Forest, Wetland

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
Omnivorous

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
Diurnal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Distribution. Brazil (NA): Gillet 1911 b: 33 (as Canthon sexspilotus); A. Schmidt 1922 a: 65, 80 (as Canthon sexspilotus); Balthasar 1939 e: 193 (as Canthon sexspilotus); Blackwelder 1944: 199 (as Canthon sexspilotum); Pereira and Martínez 1956 b: 115 (as Scybalocanthon imitans) (NA); Vulcano and Pereira 1964: 630, 638 (as Scybalocanthon imitans, as Canthon sexspilotus); Vaz-de-Mello 2000: 195 (as Scybalocanthon imitans, as Scybalocanthon sexpilotus [sic]); Silva and Valois 2019: 333 (NA). Venezuela: Harold 1868 a: 56 (as Canthon imitans); Gillet 1911 b: 30 (as Canthon imitans); Balthasar 1939 e: 193 (as Canthon imitans); Blackwelder 1944: 199 (as Canthon imitans); Pereira and Martínez 1956 b: 115 (as Scybalocanthon imitans); Vulcano and Pereira 1964: 638 (as Scybalocanthon imitans); Silva and Valois 2019: 333. “ Amazon Basin ”: Guérin-Méneville 1855: 587 (as Canthon sexspilotum); A. Schmidt 1922 a: 65, 80 (as Canthon sexspilotus); Balthasar 1939 e: 193 (as Canthon sexspilotus). Other: Pereira and Martínez 1956 b: 115 (Peru - as Scybalocanthon imitans); Vulcano and Pereira 1964: 638 (Peru - as Scybalocanthon imitans); Medina et al. 2001: 137 (Colombia - as Scybalocanthon imitans, as Scybalocanthon sexpilotus [sic]); Silva and Valois 2019: 333 (Bolivia, Colombia, Peru).
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Scybalocanthon sexspilotus is officially designated as Not Evaluated. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to forest, wetland, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of diverse organic matter. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a its natural cycle activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Scybalocanthon sexspilotus.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeMozambique, Paraguay, Colombia, Brazil, Peru
Habitat RangeForest, Wetland
Lifespan
StatusData Deficient
ScientificScybalocanthon sexspilotus
Registry Info
LifespanUnknown
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyScarabaeidae