title: Trigonopterus fissitarsis
text: # Trigonopterus fissitarsis
  
  Trigonopterus fissitarsis is a species of flightless weevil in the genus Trigonopterus from Indonesia.
  
  ## Etymology
  
  The specific name is derived from the Latin word fissus, meaning "cleft", and the Greek word tarsos, plural of "ankle".
  
  ## Description
  
  Individuals measure 2.04–2.14 mm in length. The body is slightly oval in shape. General coloration black, with rust-colored antennae and dark rust-colored legs.
  
  ## Range
  
  The species is found around elevations of 1,215 metres (3,986 ft) near Lake Ranamese on the island of Flores, part of the Indonesian province of East Nusa Tenggara.
  
  ## Phylogeny
  
  T. fissitarsis is part of the T. saltator species group.
  
  