Synsphyronus marinae


Synsphyronus marinae is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Garypidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2021 by Australian arachnologists Karen Cullen and Mark Harvey. The specific epithet marinae honours Marina Cheng for her companionship during Bush Blitz expeditions and for her research on Hemiptera.

Description

The body lengths of males are 2.89–3.30 mm; those of females are 3.76–4.36 mm. Colouration is generally reddish-brown.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in the Top End of the Northern Territory. The type locality is Herbert Bluff in the Wongalara Sanctuary, where the pseudoscorpions were found beneath sandstone rocks.

Behaviour

The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.