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

Synsphyronus gracilis 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 gracilis (Latin: 'slender') refers to the pseudoscorpion’s slender appendages.[1][2]

Description

The body length of the female holotype is 3.9 mm. Colouration is pale yellowish-brown.[1]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in the Pilbara region of North West Australia. The type locality is Marillana Station.[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 [38]. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  2. 1 2 3 "Species Synsphyronus gracilis 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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