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

Synsphyronus attiguus 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 attiguus (Latin: 'touching' or bordering') refers to its close geographical and morphological relationship with Synsphyronus absitus.[1][2]

Description

The body length of the females is 3.7โ€“4.2 mm; that of males 2.9โ€“3.5 mm. Colouration is dark yellowish-brown.[1]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in the Flinders Ranges of South Australia. The type locality is Mernmerna, 33 km north of Hawker, where the holotype was found under a rock.[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: 1โ€“99 [31]. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  2. 1 2 3 "Species Synsphyronus attiguus 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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