Pseudotyrannochthonius gigas
| Pseudotyrannochthonius gigas | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Pseudoscorpiones |
| Family: | Pseudotyrannochthoniidae |
| Genus: | Pseudotyrannochthonius |
| Species: | P. gigas |
| Binomial name | |
| Pseudotyrannochthonius gigas | |
Pseudotyrannochthonius gigas is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Pseudotyrannochthoniidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1969 by Austrian arachnologist Max Beier.[1][2]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in the Western District of Victoria. The type locality is Harman One Cave, Byaduk.[1][2]
Behaviour
The pseudoscorpions are cave-dwelling terrestrial predators.[2]
References
- ^ a b c Beier, M (1969). "Neue Pseudoskorpione aus Australien". Annalen des Naturhistorischen Museums in Wien. 73: 171–187 [178].
- ^ a b c "Species Pseudotyrannochthonius gigas Beier, 1969". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2022-05-10. Retrieved 2023-10-08.