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Springtail

Proisotoma minuta

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tundra within the Antarctic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Antarctica (Antarctica), Europe (29 countries), and North America (United States).

🇦🇱 Albania 🇦🇶 Antarctica 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇾 Belarus 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇲🇩 Moldova 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇴 Romania 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (Animals)

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Collembola (springtail)

Entomobryomorpha (Entomobryomorpha)

Species

Proisotoma minuta (Springtail)

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Entomobryomorpha

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Springtail?

The scientific name of Springtail is Proisotoma minuta. It belongs to the genus Proisotoma.

Where does Springtail live?

Springtail is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Antarctica (Antarctica), Europe (29 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Albania, Antarctica, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France.

What family does Springtail belong to?

Springtail (Proisotoma minuta) belongs to the genus Proisotoma, which is part of the taxonomic family Isotomidae.

What kingdom does Springtail belong to?

Springtail (Proisotoma minuta) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

Native Range — 32 Countries

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Genus Proisotoma — 1 Species

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Springtail

Proisotoma minuta

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Data verified March 2026

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