Austrohorus Explained

Austrohorus is a monotypic genus of pseudoscorpions in the Olpiidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1966 by Austrian arachnologist Max Beier.^[1]

Species

The genus contains the single species Austrohorus exsul Beier, 1966.^{[2] [3]}

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in the Mid West region of Western Australia. It is known only from the type locality of Morawa, about 370 km north of Perth. The holotype male was found under a log by a salt lake.^[3]

Behaviour

The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Genus Austrohorus Beier, 1966 . . 2023-10-09. Australian Faunal Directory . Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia . 2023-11-28.
2. Web site: 2023 . Genus: Austrohorus Beier, 1966 . World Arachnida Catalog . Natural History Museum Bern. 2023-11-19.
3. Web site: Species Austrohorus exsul Beier, 1966 . . 2023-10-09. Australian Faunal Directory . Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia . 2023-11-28.