Synsphyronus absitus


Synsphyronus absitus is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Garypidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1987 by Australian arachnologist Mark [Harvey (arachnologist)|Mark Harvey]. The specific epithet absitus refers to its widespread distribution.

Description

The body length of males is 3.2–3.9 mm; that of females 3.3–4.9 mm. Colouration is yellow-brown.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in the Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia. The type locality is Mundibarcooloo Waterhole, on Strzelecki Creek in the Lake Eyre basin, some 125 km south-south-west of Innamincka, [South Australia|Innamincka]. The holotype was found beneath the bark of a coolabah tree.

Behaviour

The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.