Anatemnus cavernicola explained

Anatemnus cavernicola is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Atemnidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1976 by Austrian arachnologist Max Beier. The specific epithet cavernicola ('cave-dwelling') refers to the species’ habitat.[1]

Description

The body length of the female holotype is 5 mm. The carapace is smooth reddish-brown in front, pale yellowish behind. Eyes are absent.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in far north-western New South Wales in the Channel Country bioregion. The type locality is Jump-Up Cave in the Grey Range, about 48 km north of Tibooburra. The holotype was found in dung 3 m inside the cave.[1]

Behaviour

The pseudoscorpions are cave dwelling, terrestrial predators.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Anatemnus cavernicola (Beier, 1976). . 2023-10-09. Australian Faunal Directory . Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia . 2023-11-02.