Tyrannochthonius semihorridus

Tyrannochthonius semihorridus 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]

Tyrannochthonius semihorridus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Pseudoscorpiones
Family: Chthoniidae
Genus: Tyrannochthonius
Species:
T. semihorridus
Binomial name
Tyrannochthonius semihorridus
(Beier, 1969)[1]
Synonyms
  • Morikawia semihorrida Beier, 1969

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in south-eastern Queensland, where it inhabits plant litter in closed forest habitats. The type locality is Mount Nebo.[1][2]

Behaviour

The arachnids are terrestrial predators.[2]

References

  1. Beier, M (1969). "Neue Pseudoskorpione aus Australien". Annalen des Naturhistorischen Museums in Wien. 73: 171–187 [176].
  2. "Species Tyrannochthonius semihorridus (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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