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Sathrochthonius maoricus

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Sathrochthonius maoricus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Pseudoscorpiones
Family: Chthoniidae
Genus: Sathrochthonius
Species:
S. maoricus
Binomial name
Sathrochthonius maoricus
Beier, 1976[1]

Sathrochthonius maoricus is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Chthoniidae family. It is endemic to New Zealand. It was described in 1976 by Austrian arachnologist Max Beier.[1]

Description

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The body length of males is 1.7-1.8 mm; that of females is 1.8-2.2 mm. The colour is dark brown.[1]

Distribution and habitat

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The species occurs in New Zealand. The type locality is Pelorus Bridge in Marlborough, where the habitat is dense mixed forest.[1]

Behaviour

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The arachnids are terrestrial predators.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Beier, M (1976). "The pseudoscorpions of New Zealand, Norfolk and Lord Howe" (PDF). New Zealand Journal of Zoology. 3: 199–246 [201]. doi:10.1080/03014223.1976.9517913.