Notozomus ker
| Notozomus ker | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Schizomida |
| Family: | Hubbardiidae |
| Genus: | Notozomus |
| Species: | N. ker |
| Binomial name | |
| Notozomus ker | |
Notozomus ker is a species of schizomid arachnid (commonly known as short-tailed whip-scorpions) in the Hubbardiidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1992 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey.[1][2]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in Far North Queensland, inhabiting plant litter in closed forest habitats. The type locality is Cableway Base Station in the Bellenden Ker Range.[1][2]
Behaviour
The arachnids are terrestrial predators.[2]
References
- ^ a b c Harvey, MS (1992). "The Schizomida (Chelicerata) of Australia". Invertebrate Taxonomy. 6 (1): 77–129 [119]. doi:10.1071/IT9920077.
- ^ a b c "Species Notozomus ker Harvey, 1992". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2020-12-24. Retrieved 2023-09-27.