Calymmachernes
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Pseudoscorpiones
Family: Chernetidae
Genus: Calymmachernes
Beier, 1954[1]
Type species
Calymmachernes angulatus
Beier, 1954

Calymmachernes is a monotypic genus of pseudoscorpions in the Chernetidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1954 by Austrian arachnologist Max Beier.[1][2][3]

Species

The genus contains the sole species Calymmachernes angulatus Beier,1954.[2]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in south-west Western Australia. The type locality is Thompsons Road, Walpole, where the holotype was found under bark.[1][4]

Behaviour

The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Beier, M (1954). "Report from Prof. T. Gislén's expedition to Australia in 1951–1952. 7. Pseudoscorpionidea". Lunds Universitets Årsskrift. N.F. 50 (3): 1–26 [24].
  2. 1 2 "Genus: Calymmachernes Beier, 1954". World Arachnida Catalog. Natural History Museum Bern. 2023. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
  3. ↑ "Genus Calymmachernes Beier, 1954". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
  4. 1 2 "Species Calymmachernes angulatus Beier, 1954". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2023-11-13.


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