Calymmachernes Explained

Calymmachernes is a monotypic genus of pseudoscorpions in the Chernetidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1954 by Austrian arachnologist Max Beier.[1]

Species

The genus contains the sole species Calymmachernes angulatus Beier,1954.[2]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in south-west Western Australia. The type locality is Thompsons Road, Walpole, where the holotype was found under bark.[3]

Behaviour

The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Genus Calymmachernes Beier, 1954. . 2023-10-09. Australian Faunal Directory . Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia . 2023-11-13.
  2. Web site: 2023 . Genus: Calymmachernes Beier, 1954. World Arachnida Catalog . Natural History Museum Bern. 2023-11-13.
  3. Web site: Species Calymmachernes angulatus Beier, 1954. . 2023-10-09. Australian Faunal Directory . Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia . 2023-11-13.

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