Apozomus rupina

Apozomus rupina is a species of short-tailed whip-scorpions, also known as schizomids, in the Hubbardiidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1992 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in the Northern Territory. The type locality is Butterfly Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park. The schizomids were found in open forest plant litter.

Behaviour

The short-tailed whip-scorpions are terrestrial predators.