| Notozomus majesticus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Schizomida |
| Family: | Hubbardiidae |
| Genus: | Notozomus |
| Species: | N. majesticus |
| Binomial name | |
| Notozomus majesticus | |
Notozomus majesticus is a species of schizomid arachnid (commonly known as short-tailed whip-scorpions) in the Hubbardiidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2000 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet majesticus refers to the size and appearance.[1][2]
Description
Body length of the holotype male is 4.35 mm; that of the paratype female is 4.25 mm. They are dark yellow-brown in colour.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in Far North Queensland, inhabiting plant litter in closed forest habitats. The type locality is the south-east Windsor Tableland region.[1][2]
Behaviour
The arachnids are terrestrial predators.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Harvey, MS (2000). "A review of the Australian schizomid genus Notozomus (Hubbardiidae)". Memoirs of the Queensland Museum. 46: 161–174 [165]. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
- 1 2 3 "Species Notozomus majesticus Harvey, 2000". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2020-12-24. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
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