Attenuizomus radon


Attenuizomus radon is a species of schizomid arachnid in the Hubbardiidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1992 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet radon refers to the type locality.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in the Top End of the Northern Territory, inhabiting plant litter in open forest habitats. The type locality is Radon Creek, about 11 km south of Jabiru in Kakadu National Park.

Behaviour

The arachnids are terrestrial predators.