Antembolus is endemic to St. Helena, where two species have been recorded.[2]A. elysae is only known from Prosperous Bay Plain, where it was recorded in 1967. A. ringens is only known from Haute Fisher's Valley, where it was collected in 1965.[1]
Description
The genus is only known from male specimens. A. elysae has a body length of 8mm, A. ringens around 4mm.[1]
Etymology
The genus name is a combination of "anterior" and "embolus".[1]
Species
As of January2026[update], this genus includes two species:[2]
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