Notozomus wudjl explained

Notozomus wudjl is a species of schizomid arachnid (commonly known as short-tailed whip-scorpions) in the Hubbardiidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2000 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet wudjl refers to the type locality.[1]

Description

The body length of the holotype male is 4.32 mm. It is yellow-brown in colour.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in Far North Queensland, inhabiting plant litter in closed forest habitats. The type locality is 14.4 km north of the community of Wujal Wujal on the Cape York Peninsula.[1]

Behaviour

The arachnids are terrestrial predators.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Notozomus wudjl Harvey, 2000. . 2020-12-24. Australian Faunal Directory . Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia . 2023-09-29.