Pseudochiridium clavigerum explained

Pseudochiridium clavigerum is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Pseudochiridiidae family. It was described in 1889 by Swedish arachnologist Tamerlan Thorell.^[1]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in the Andaman Islands, Nepal, South East Asia, Wallacea, New Guinea and the Australian territory of Christmas Island. The type locality is Bhamo in northern Myanmar.^{[1] [2]}

Behaviour

The pseudoscorpions are cave-dwelling, terrestrial predators.^[1]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Species Pseudochiridium clavigerum (Thorell, 1889). . 2023-10-09. Australian Faunal Directory . Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia . 2023-11-23.
2. Web site: 2023 . Pseudochiridium clavigerum (Thorell, 1889). World Arachnida Catalog . Natural History Museum Bern. 2023-11-22.