| Synsphyronus amplissimus | |
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| Mount Conner is the only site from which this species is known | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Pseudoscorpiones |
| Family: | Garypidae |
| Genus: | Synsphyronus |
| Species: | S. amplissimus |
| Binomial name | |
| Synsphyronus amplissimus | |
Synsphyronus amplissimus 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 amplissimus (Latin: 'largest') refers to its size relative to its congeners.[1][2]
Description
The body length of females is 5.6–5.9 mm. Colouration is reddish-brown.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in the southern Northern Territory. The type locality is Mount Conner.[2][1]
Behaviour
The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Harvey, MS (1987). "A revision of the genus Synsphyronus Chamberlin (Garypidae: Pseudoscorpionida: Arachnida)". Australian Journal of Zoology Supplementary Series. 126: 1–99 [33].
- 1 2 3 "Species Synsphyronus amplissimus Harvey, 1987". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
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