Tyrannochthonius norfolkensis explained

Tyrannochthonius norfolkensis is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Chthoniidae family. It was described in 1976 by Austrian arachnologist Max Beier.[1]

Description

The body length of males is 1.2 mm; that of females is 1.3-1.55 mm. The colour is brown.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in New Zealand as well as on Norfolk Island, an Australian territory in the south-west Pacific Ocean, where it inhabits plant litter. The type locality is Mount Pitt on Norfolk Island.[1]

Behaviour

The arachnids are terrestrial predators.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Tyrannochthonius norfolkensis (Beier, 1976). . 2022-05-10. Australian Faunal Directory . Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia . 2023-10-05.