Sathrochthonius crassidens
Appearance
Sathrochthonius crassidens | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
Class: | Arachnida |
Order: | Pseudoscorpiones |
Family: | Chthoniidae |
Genus: | Sathrochthonius |
Species: | S. crassidens
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Binomial name | |
Sathrochthonius crassidens |
Sathrochthonius crassidens is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Chthoniidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1966 by Austrian arachnologist Max Beier.[1][2]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in eastern New South Wales. The type locality is Edith, 11 km south-east of Oberon.[1] [2]
Behaviour
The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators that inhabit plant litter.[2]
References
- ^ a b c Beier, M (1966). "On the Pseudoscorpionidea of Australia". Australian Journal of Zoology. 14: 275–303 [280].
- ^ a b c "Species Sathrochthonius crassidens Beier, 1966". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2022-05-10. Retrieved 2023-10-05.