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Silverfish

Ctenolepisma longicaudatum

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Cyprus, Taiwan), Europe (11 countries), and North America (United States).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇲🇹 Malta 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (動物)
Phylum
Arthropoda (節足動物)
Class
Insecta (昆虫)
Order
Zygentoma (シミ亜目)
Family
Lepismatidae
Genus
Ctenolepisma
Species
Ctenolepisma longicaudatum (Silverfish)

Similar Species in Ctenolepisma

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Four-Lined Silverfish
Ctenolepisma lineata
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Silverfish?
The scientific name of Silverfish is Ctenolepisma longicaudatum. It belongs to the genus Ctenolepisma.
Where does Silverfish live?
Silverfish is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Cyprus, Taiwan), Europe (11 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal.
What family does Silverfish belong to?
Silverfish (Ctenolepisma longicaudatum) belongs to the genus Ctenolepisma, which is part of the taxonomic family Lepismatidae.
What kingdom does Silverfish belong to?
Silverfish (Ctenolepisma longicaudatum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of Silverfish?
The closest relatives of Silverfish in the genus Ctenolepisma include Four-Lined Silverfish.

Native Range — 15 Countries

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Genus Ctenolepisma — 2 Species

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Silverfish
Ctenolepisma longicaudatum
NE
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Four-Lined Silverfish
Ctenolepisma lineata
NE
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