Tyrannochthonius queenslandicus
Tyrannochthonius queenslandicus is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Chthoniidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1969 by Austrian arachnologist Max Beier.[1][2]
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
Class: | Arachnida |
Order: | Pseudoscorpiones |
Family: | Chthoniidae |
Genus: | Tyrannochthonius |
Species: | T. queenslandicus |
Binomial name | |
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Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in south-eastern Queensland, inhabiting plant litter in closed forest habitats. The type locality is Joalah, Tamborine National Park.[1][2]
Behaviour
The arachnids are terrestrial predators.[2]
References
- Beier, M (1969). "Neue Pseudoskorpione aus Australien". Annalen des Naturhistorischen Museums in Wien. 73: 171–187 [174].
- "Species Tyrannochthonius queenslandicus (Beier, 1969)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2022-05-10. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
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