Sphaerolana Explained

Sphaerolana is a genus of isopod crustaceans in the family Cirolanidae, all of which are endemic to Mexico.

The genus Sphaerolana contains the following species:

• Sphaerolana affinis Cole & W. L. Minckley, 1970 – ^[1]
• Sphaerolana interstitialis Cole & W. L. Minckley, 1970 – ^[2]
• Sphaerolana karenae Rodriguez-Almaraz & Bowman, 1995 – ^[3]

All three species are on the IUCN Red List as either vulnerable species (VU) or endangered species (EN).

Notes and References

1. Inland Water Crustacean Specialist Group . Sphaerolana affinis . 1996 . e.T20596A9212829 . 1996 . 10.2305/IUCN.UK.1996.RLTS.T20596A9212829.en . 27 December 2017.
2. Inland Water Crustacean Specialist Group . Sphaerolana interstitialis . 1996 . e.T20597A9212934 . 1996 . 10.2305/IUCN.UK.1996.RLTS.T20597A9212934.en . 27 December 2017.
3. Inland Water Crustacean Specialist Group . Sphaerolana karenae . 1996 . e.T20598A9213003 . 1996 . 10.2305/IUCN.UK.1996.RLTS.T20598A9213003.en . 27 December 2017.