Synsphyronus alisonae


Synsphyronus alisonae is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Garypidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2022 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet alisonae honours Alison Jones.

Description

Body lengths of males are 4.90–4.99 mm; those of females 5.46–5.96 mm. Colouration is generally dark yellowish-brown.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in south-west Western Australia on Granite [outcrops of Western Australia|granite outcrops] in the Coolgardie bioregion. The type locality is Victoria Rock Nature Reserve, 76 km south of Coolgardfie, where the pseudoscorpions were found beneath exfoliating granite slabs.

Behaviour

The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.