Synsphyronus leo
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Pseudoscorpiones
Family: Garypidae
Genus: Synsphyronus
Species:
S. leo
Binomial name
Synsphyronus leo
Harvey, 1987[1]

Synsphyronus leo 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 leo (Latin: 'lion') refers both to the type locality and the relatively large size of the species.[1][2]

Description

Body lengths are 5.2–5.8 mm. Colouration is light yellowish-brown.[1]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in south-west Western Australia. The type locality is Lion Island, near Esperance in the Recherche Archipelago, where the pseudoscorpions were found beneath granite slabs.[2][1]

Behaviour

The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.[2]

References

  1. 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 [47]. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  2. 1 2 3 "Species Synsphyronus leo 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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