| Paraustrochernes victorianus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Pseudoscorpiones |
| Family: | Chernetidae |
| Genus: | Paraustrochernes |
| Species: | P. victorianus |
| Binomial name | |
| Paraustrochernes victorianus | |
Paraustrochernes victorianus is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Chernetidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1966 by Austrian arachnologist Max Beier. The specific epithet victorianus refers to the type locality.[1][2]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in south-eastern Australia. The type locality is Boolarra, central Gippsland, Victoria.[2][1]
Behaviour
The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.[2][1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Beier, M (1966). "On the Pseudoscorpionidea of Australia". Australian Journal of Zoology. 14: 275–303 [300].
- 1 2 3 "Species Paraustrochernes victorianus Beier, 1966". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
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