Apozomus weiri explained

Apozomus weiri is a species of short-tailed whip-scorpions, also known as schizomids, in the Hubbardiidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1992 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey.[1]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in Far North Queensland. The type locality is 15 km west-north-west of Bald Hill in the McIlwraith Range on the Cape York Peninsula. The schizomids were found in open forest plant litter.[1]

Behaviour

The short-tailed whip-scorpions are terrestrial predators.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Apozomus weiri Harvey, 1992. . 2020-12-24. Australian Faunal Directory . Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia . 2023-12-04.