| Synsphyronus francesae | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Pseudoscorpiones |
| Family: | Garypidae |
| Genus: | Synsphyronus |
| Species: | S. francesae |
| Binomial name | |
| Synsphyronus francesae | |
Synsphyronus francesae is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Garypidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2010 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet francesae honours the author’s daughter Frances Harvey, who assisted in the collection of the type specimens.[1][2]
Description
Body lengths of males are 3.76–4.35 mm; those of females 4.80–5.19 mm. Colouration is generally dark reddish-brown.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs on granite outcrops along the south coast of Western Australia. The type locality is Le Grand Beach in Cape Le Grand National Park, where the pseudoscorpions were found beneath exfoliating granite rocks.[2][1]
Behaviour
The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.[2][1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Harvey, MS (2010). "Two new species of Synsphyronus (Pseudoscorpiones: Garypidae) from southern Western Australian granite landforms" (PDF). Records of the Western Australian Museum. 26: 11–22 [13]. Retrieved 2023-10-28.
- 1 2 3 "Species Synsphyronus francesae Harvey, 2010". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2023-10-28.
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