Neopseudogarypus is a monotypic genus of pseudoscorpions in the family Pseudogarypidae. It was described in 1948 by J. C. H. Morris. It is endemic to Australia.[1][2]
Neopseudogarypus | |
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Neopseudogarypus scutellatus | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
Class: | Arachnida |
Order: | Pseudoscorpiones |
Family: | Pseudogarypidae |
Genus: | Neopseudogarypus Morris, 1948[1] |
Species
editThe sole species is Neopseudogarypus scutellatus Morris, 1948[3]
Description
editThe body length of the holotype female is 2.59 mm; that of a male paratype is 2.415 mm. The colour is yellowish-brown.[1]
Distribution and habitat
editThe species occurs in northern Tasmania. The type specimens were collected from the undersurfaces of stones on the hills between Glen Dhu and Trevallyn, near Launceston.[1][2]
Behaviour
editThe pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Morris, JCH (1948). "A new genus of pseudogarypin pseudoscorpions possessing pleural plates" (PDF). Papers and Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania. 1947: 43–47 [43]. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
- ^ a b c "Genus Neopseudogarypus Morris, 1948". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2022-05-10. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
- ^ "Genus: Neopseudogarypus Morris, 1948". World Pseudoscorpiones Catalog. Naturhistorisches Museum Bern. 2023. Retrieved 2023-10-10.