Synsphyronus ejuncidus
Appearance
Synsphyronus ejuncidus | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
Class: | Arachnida |
Order: | Pseudoscorpiones |
Family: | Garypidae |
Genus: | Synsphyronus |
Species: | S. ejuncidus
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Binomial name | |
Synsphyronus ejuncidus |
Synsphyronus ejuncidus is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Garypidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1987 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet ejuncidus (Latin: 'rushlike' or 'slender') refers to the pseudoscorpions’ thin pedipalpal appendages.[1][2]
Description
[edit]The body length of females is 3.4–4.0 mm; that of males is 2.9–3.0 mm. Colouration is light yellowish-brown.[1]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]The species occurs in the Northern Territory and Western Australia. The type locality is 8 km south of Knob Peak on Carlton Hill Station in the east Kimberley region. It has also been recorded from Wigley Waterhole on the Todd River, 8 km north of Alice Springs.[2][1]
Behaviour
[edit]The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Harvey, MS (1987). "A revision of the genus Synsphyronus Chamberlin (Garypidae: Pseudoscorpionida: Arachnida)". Australian Journal of Zoology Supplementary Series. 126: 1–99 [10]. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ^ a b c "Species Synsphyronus ejuncidus Harvey, 1987". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2023-10-25.