Synsphyronus attiguus
Synsphyronus attiguus 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 attiguus (Latin: 'touching' or bordering') refers to its close geographical and morphological relationship with Synsphyronus absitus.[1][2]
| Synsphyronus attiguus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Pseudoscorpiones |
| Family: | Garypidae |
| Genus: | Synsphyronus |
| Species: | S. attiguus |
| Binomial name | |
| Synsphyronus attiguus | |
Description
The body length of the females is 3.7–4.2 mm; that of males 2.9–3.5 mm. Colouration is dark yellowish-brown.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in the Flinders Ranges of South Australia. The type locality is Mernmerna, 33 km north of Hawker, where the holotype was found under a rock.[2][1]
Behaviour
The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.[2]
References
- Harvey, MS (1987). "A revision of the genus Synsphyronus Chamberlin (Garypidae: Pseudoscorpionida: Arachnida)". Australian Journal of Zoology Supplementary Series. 126: 1–99 [31]. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- "Species Synsphyronus attiguus Harvey, 1987". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
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