Protogarypinus giganteus explained

Protogarypinus giganteus is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Garypinidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1954 by Austrian arachnologist Max Beier.[1]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in south-west Western Australia. The type locality is near the mouth of the Denmark River, Denmark, where the female holotype was found under tree bark.[1]

Behaviour

The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Protogarypinus giganteus Beier, 1954. . 2023-10-09. Australian Faunal Directory . Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia . 2023-11-26.