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Pseudanophthalmus fastigatus Barr, 1981
Tapered Cave Beetle

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Federal Protection: No US federal protection

State Protection: No Georgia state protection

Global Rank: G1

State Rank: S1?

Element Locations Tracked in Biotics: Yes

SWAP 2015 Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN): No

SWAP 2025 Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN): Yes

2025 SGCN Priority Tier: Highest Conservation Concern

Element Occurrences (EOs) in Georgia: 1

Habitat Summary for element in Georgia: Caves

Description

   

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Habitat

A subterranean cave species known only from Northwest Georgia.  

Diet

Life History

This species requires further study to learn about its life history.

Survey Recommendations

Range

Known from Horseshoe cave in Walker county.   A single male specimen is housed in the American Museum of Natural History.

Threats

SWAP 2025 Threat Matrix

Threat 1 Threat 2 Threat 3
General Threat Climate change & severe weather Pollution Human intrusions & disturbance
Specific Threat Habitat shifting & alteration Agricultural & forestry effluents Recreational activities

Georgia Conservation Status

A single specimen of this species has been recorded.  With such limited information, it is not possible to assess species needs.  Prevention of any impacts of Horseshoe cave is required to protect the species.

SWAP 2025 Conservation Actions:

  • Action 1: Carry out an outreach campaign to promote conservation of the species and its habitats (emphasize sensitive cave habitats)
  • Action 2: Complete a distributional survey to assess current range, conservation status or to identify best populations
  • Action 3: Protect caves from human disturbance
  • Action 4: Protect groundwater quality by reducing inputs of sediment, nutrients, and contaminants
  • Action 5: Protect species through the environmental review process

Authors of Account

Anna Yellin

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