Synsphyronus hansenii explained

Synsphyronus hansenii is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Garypidae family. It was described in 1908 by Danish arachnologist Carl Johannes With.[1] The specific epithet references Danish zoologist Hans Jacob Hansen.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in south-western and south-eastern Australia in woodland habitats, often under bark. The type locality is Tasmania.[1]

Behaviour

The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Synsphyronus hansenii (With, 1908). . 2023-10-09. Australian Faunal Directory . Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia . 2023-10-22.