Austrochthonius australis explained

Austrochthonius australis is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Chthoniidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1951 by American arachnologist Clayton Hoff.[1]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in both eastern and south-western Australia, inhabiting plant litter. The type locality is Mount Slide in Kinglake National Park, Victoria.[1]

Behaviour

The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Austrochthonius australis Hoff, 1951 . . 2022-05-10. Australian Faunal Directory . Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia . 2023-09-30.

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