| Synsphyronus tenuis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Pseudoscorpiones |
| Family: | Garypidae |
| Genus: | Synsphyronus |
| Species: | S. tenuis |
| Binomial name | |
| Synsphyronus tenuis | |
Synsphyronus tenuis is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Garypidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2022 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet tenuis (Latin: 'thin') refers to the species’ extremely slender appendages.[1][2]
Description
Body lengths of males are 3.44–3.74 mm; those of females 3.66–4.29 mm. Colouration is generally yellowish-brown.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in south-west Western Australia in the Geraldton Sandplains bioregion. The type locality is Kalbarri National Park, where the pseudoscorpions were found beneath sandstone rocks.[2][1]
Behaviour
The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.[2][1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Harvey, MS (2022). "Three new species of the pseudoscorpion genus Synsphyronus (Pseudoscorpiones: Garypidae) from semi-arid Western Australia" (PDF). Australian Journal of Taxonomy. 6: 1–15 [10]. doi:10.54102/ajt.4cgrn. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- 1 2 3 "Species Synsphyronus tenuis Harvey, 2022". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
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