Pseudotyrannochthonius typhlus explained

Pseudotyrannochthonius typhlus is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Pseudotyrannochthoniidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1970 by Australian zoologist Alan Dartnall.[1]

Description

The body length of the male holotype is 2.8 mm. Eyes are absent.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in northern Tasmania. The type locality is Sennacheribs Passage, Georgies Hall Cave, Mole Creek, some 170 km north-west of Hobart. The holotype was found on moist sand and vegetable debris in a stream passage.[1]

Behaviour

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Pseudotyrannochthonius typhlus Dartnall, 1970. . 2022-05-10. Australian Faunal Directory . Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia . 2023-10-07.