Sathrochthonius maoricus

Sathrochthonius maoricus is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Chthoniidae family. It is endemic to New Zealand. It was described in 1976 by Austrian arachnologist Max Beier.

Description

The body length of males is 1.7-1.8 mm; that of females is 1.8-2.2 mm. The colour is dark brown.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in New Zealand. The type locality is Pelorus Bridge in Marlborough, where the habitat is dense mixed forest.

Behaviour

The arachnids are terrestrial predators.