Austrohorus

Austrohorus is a monotypic genus of pseudoscorpions in the Olpiidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1966 by Austrian arachnologist Max Beier.

Species

The genus contains the single species Austrohorus exsul Beier, 1966.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in the Mid [West (Western Australia)|Mid West region of Western Australia]. It is known only from the type locality of Morawa, about 370 km north of Perth. The holotype male was found under a log by a salt lake.

Behaviour

The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.