| Niphargellus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Malacostraca |
| Order: | Amphipoda |
| Family: | Niphargidae |
| Genus: | Niphargellus Schellenberg, 1938 |
Niphargellus is a genus of Amphipod crustaceans within the family Niphargidae. [1] The genus contains three known species, which are characterized by the absence of D-setae on the Amphipods mandibular palp. [2] The presence or absence of setae, specifically the D-setae, is a distinguishing feature used to classify organisms within the genus. [2]
Niphargellus species live in freshwater environments such as caves, springs and the interstitial spaces of river beds. [3] Species are native to Europe, where they can be found in England, [2] Germany and the Czech Republic. [3]
A cladogram according to the Catalogue of Life: [4]
