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Synsphyronus amplissimus

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Synsphyronus amplissimus
Mount Conner is the only site from which this species is known
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Pseudoscorpiones
Family: Garypidae
Genus: Synsphyronus
Species:
S. amplissimus
Binomial name
Synsphyronus amplissimus
Harvey, 1987[1]

Synsphyronus amplissimus is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Garypidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1987 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet amplissimus (Latin: 'largest') refers to its size relative to its congeners.[1][2]

Description

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The body length of females is 5.6–5.9 mm. Colouration is reddish-brown.[1]

Distribution and habitat

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The species occurs in the southern Northern Territory. The type locality is Mount Conner.[2][1]

Behaviour

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The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Harvey, MS (1987). "A revision of the genus Synsphyronus Chamberlin (Garypidae: Pseudoscorpionida: Arachnida)". Australian Journal of Zoology Supplementary Series. 35 (126): 1–99 [33]. doi:10.1071/AJZS126.
  2. ^ a b c "Species Synsphyronus amplissimus Harvey, 1987". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2023-10-24.