Sathrochthonius maoricus
Sathrochthonius maoricus is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Chthoniidae family. It is endemic to New Zealand. It was described in 1976 by Austrian arachnologist Max Beier.[1]
| Sathrochthonius maoricus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Pseudoscorpiones |
| Family: | Chthoniidae |
| Genus: | Sathrochthonius |
| Species: | S. maoricus |
| Binomial name | |
| Sathrochthonius maoricus | |
Description
The body length of males is 1.7-1.8 mm; that of females is 1.8-2.2 mm. The colour is dark brown.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in New Zealand. The type locality is Pelorus Bridge in Marlborough, where the habitat is dense mixed forest.[1]
Behaviour
The arachnids are terrestrial predators.[1]
References
- Beier, M (1976). "The pseudoscorpions of New Zealand, Norfolk and Lord Howe" (PDF). New Zealand Journal of Zoology. 3: 199–246 [201]. doi:10.1080/03014223.1976.9517913.
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