Notozomus curiosus


Notozomus curiosus is a species of schizomid arachnid in the Hubbardiidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2000 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet curiosus refers to the uncertain generic position of this unusual species.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in Far North Queensland, inhabiting plant litter in open forest habitats. The type locality is Mission Beach in the Cassowary Coast Region.

Behaviour

The arachnids are terrestrial predators.