| Synsphyronus bounites | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Pseudoscorpiones |
| Family: | Garypidae |
| Genus: | Synsphyronus |
| Species: | S. bounites |
| Binomial name | |
| Synsphyronus bounites | |
Synsphyronus bounites 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 bounites (Greek: 'dweller in the hills') refers to the montane localities of the two type specimens.[1][2]
Description
The body length of the holotype male is 3.4 mm; that of the female paratype is 3.7 mm. Colouration is reddish-brown.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in south-eastern Australia. The type locality is Wilsons Valley, near Mount Kosciuszko in south-eastern New South Wales, where the holotype was found in plant litter and soil. A paratype was obtained from moss on the north-west side of Mount Pilot in north-eastern Victoria.[2][1]
Behaviour
The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.[2]
References
- 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 [27]. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- 1 2 3 "Species Synsphyronus bounites Harvey, 1987". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2023-10-25.