Anagarypus heatwolei
| Anagarypus heatwolei | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Pseudoscorpiones |
| Family: | Garypidae |
| Genus: | Anagarypus |
| Species: | A. heatwolei |
| Binomial name | |
| Anagarypus heatwolei Muchmore, 1982[1] | |
Anagarypus heatwolei is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Garypidae family. It was described in 1982 by American arachnologist William Muchmore. The specific epithet heatwolei honours zoologist Harold Heatwole, who collected the type specimens.[1][2]
Description
The body length of the holotype female is 4.86 mm.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in North West Australia. The type locality is Barrow Island, off the Pilbara coast, where specimens were found beneath stones on a rocky headland.[2][1]
Behaviour
The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d Muchmore, WB (1982). "The genus Anagarypus (Pseudoscorpionida: Garypidae)" (PDF). Pacific Insects. 24: 159–163 [162]. Retrieved 2023-10-21.
- ^ a b c "Species Anagarypus heatwolei Muchmore, 1982". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2023-10-21.