Synsphyronus attiguus
species of pseudoscorpions
Synsphyronus attiguus is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Garypidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1987 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet attiguus (Latin: 'touching' or bordering') refers to its close geographical and morphological relationship with Synsphyronus absitus.
Description
The body length of the females is 3.7–4.2 mm; that of males 2.9–3.5 mm. Colouration is dark yellowish-brown.
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in the Flinders Ranges of South Australia. The type locality is Mernmerna, 33 km north of Hawker, where the holotype was found under a rock.
Behaviour
The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.
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