Brignolizomus nob
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Schizomida |
| Family: | Hubbardiidae |
| Genus: | Brignolizomus |
| Species: | B. nob
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Brignolizomus nob is a species of schizomid arachnid (commonly known as a short-tailed whip-scorpion) in the Hubbardiidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1992 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet nob refers to the type locality.[1][2]
Distribution and habitat[edit]
The species occurs in Central Queensland in plant litter in forest habitats. The type locality is Nob Creek, Byfield, some 70 km north-east of Rockhampton.[1][2]
Behaviour[edit]
The arachnids are terrestrial predators.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Harvey, MS (1992). "The Schizomida (Chelicerata) of Australia". Invertebrate Taxonomy. 6: 77–129 [107]. doi:10.1071/IT9920077.
- ^ a b c "Species Brignolizomus nob (Harvey, 1992)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2020-12-24. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
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