Pseudotyrannochthonius gigas

Pseudotyrannochthonius gigas is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Pseudotyrannochthoniidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1969 by Austrian arachnologist Max Beier.[1] [2]

Pseudotyrannochthonius gigas
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Pseudoscorpiones
Family: Pseudotyrannochthoniidae
Genus: Pseudotyrannochthonius
Species:
P. gigas
Binomial name
Pseudotyrannochthonius gigas
Beier, 1969[1]

Distribution and habitat

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The species occurs in the Western District of Victoria. The type locality is Harman One Cave, Byaduk.[1][2]

Behaviour

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The pseudoscorpions are cave-dwelling terrestrial predators.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Beier, M (1969). "Neue Pseudoskorpione aus Australien". Annalen des Naturhistorischen Museums in Wien. 73: 171–187 [178].
  2. ^ a b c "Species Pseudotyrannochthonius gigas Beier, 1969". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2022-05-10. Retrieved 2023-10-08.