| Synsphyronus amplissimus | |
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| Mount Conner is the only site from which this species is known | |
Scientific classification
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Pseudoscorpiones |
| Family: | Garypidae |
| Genus: | Synsphyronus |
| Species: | S. amplissimus
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| Binomial name | |
| Synsphyronus amplissimus | |
Synsphyronus amplissimus 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 amplissimus ( Latin: 'largest') refers to its size relative to its congeners. [1] [2]
Description
The body length of females is 5.6–5.9 mm. Colouration is reddish-brown. [1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in the southern Northern Territory. The type locality is Mount Conner. [2] [1]
Behaviour
The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators. [2]
References
- ^ a b c d Harvey, MS (1987). "A revision of the genus Synsphyronus Chamberlin (Garypidae: Pseudoscorpionida: Arachnida)". Australian Journal of Zoology Supplementary Series. 126: 1–99 [33].
- ^ a b c "Species Synsphyronus amplissimus Harvey, 1987". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
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