Geogarypus rhantus


Geogarypus rhantus is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Geogarypidae family. It was described in 1981 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet rhantus comes from the Greek rhantos, with reference to the star-shaped granulations on the carapace and pedipalps.

Description

The body length of males is 1.5–2.0 mm; that of females 2.0–2.3 mm. The colour is mainly brown, with some white markings.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in tropical Far North Queensland. It inhabits plant litter in closed forest habitats. The type locality is Lamond Hill in the Iron Range, Cape [York Peninsula].

Behaviour

The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.