Pseudotyrannochthonius hamiltonsmithi explained

Pseudotyrannochthonius hamiltonsmithi is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Pseudotyrannochthoniidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1968 by Austrian arachnologist Max Beier.[1]

Description

The body length is 1.7–2 mm. The colour is mainly olive-brown, with the chelicerae and pedipalps pale reddish-brown.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in the Western District of Victoria. The type locality is Mount Widderin Cave, Skipton, 166 km west of Melbourne.[1]

Behaviour

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Pseudotyrannochthonius hamiltonsmithi Beier, 1968. . 2022-05-10. Australian Faunal Directory . Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia . 2023-10-07.