Synsphyronus gracilis
| Synsphyronus gracilis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Pseudoscorpiones |
| Family: | Garypidae |
| Genus: | Synsphyronus |
| Species: | S. gracilis |
| Binomial name | |
| Synsphyronus gracilis | |
Synsphyronus gracilis 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 gracilis (Latin: 'slender') refers to the pseudoscorpion’s slender appendages.[1][2]
Description
The body length of the female holotype is 3.9 mm. Colouration is pale yellowish-brown.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in the Pilbara region of North West Australia. The type locality is Marillana Station.[2][1]
Behaviour
The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d Harvey, MS (1987). "A revision of the genus Synsphyronus Chamberlin (Garypidae: Pseudoscorpionida: Arachnida)". Australian Journal of Zoology Supplementary Series. 35 (126): 1–99 [38]. doi:10.1071/AJZS126. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ^ a b c "Species Synsphyronus gracilis Harvey, 1987". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2023-10-25.