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Trigonopterus enam

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Kingdom
  
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Curculionoidea

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Phylum
  
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Coleoptera

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Trigonopterus enam

Trigonopterus enam is a species of flightless weevil in the genus Trigonopterus from Indonesia.

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Etymology

The specific name is derived from the Indonesian word for "six".

Description

Individuals measure 2.06–2.24 mm in length. Body is slightly oval in shape. General coloration is black, with rust-colored antennae, tarsi, and tibiae.

Range

The species is found around elevations of 790–965 metres (2,592–3,166 ft) in Labuan Bajo on the island of Flores, part of the Indonesian province of East Nusa Tenggara.

Phylogeny

T. enam is part of the T. saltator species group.

References

Trigonopterus enam Wikipedia


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