Synsphyronus gracilis

Synsphyronus gracilis 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 gracilis refers to the pseudoscorpion’s slender appendages.

Description

The body length of the female holotype is 3.9 mm. Colouration is pale yellowish-brown.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in the Pilbara region of North West Australia. The type locality is Marillana Station.

Behaviour

The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.