Synsphyronus attiguus

Synsphyronus attiguus is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Garypidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1987 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet attiguus refers to its close geographical and morphological relationship with Synsphyronus absitus.

Description

The body length of the females is 3.7–4.2 mm; that of males 2.9–3.5 mm. Colouration is dark yellowish-brown.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in the Flinders Ranges of South Australia. The type locality is Mernmerna, 33 km north of Hawker, where the holotype was found under a rock.

Behaviour

The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.