Tyrannochthonius garthhumphreysi explained

Tyrannochthonius garthhumphreysi is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Chthoniidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2008 by Australian arachnologists Karen Edward and Mark Harvey.^[1]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in North West Australia. The type locality is a borehole in limestone karst, 7 km north of the Chevron Texaco camp, on Barrow Island off the Pilbara coast.^[1]

Behaviour

The arachnids are cave-dwelling, terrestrial predators.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Species Tyrannochthonius garthhumphreysi Edward & Harvey, 2008. . 2022-05-10. Australian Faunal Directory . Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia . 2023-10-03.