Lagynochthonius australicus explained

Lagynochthonius australicus is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Chthoniidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1966 by Austrian arachnologist Max Beier.[1]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in south-west Western Australia, where it inhabits plant litter in tall forest habitats. The type locality is Denmark, some 420 km south-south-east of Perth.[1]

Behaviour

The arachnids are terrestrial predators.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Lagynochthonius australicus (Beier, 1966). . 2022-05-10. Australian Faunal Directory . Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia . 2023-10-01.

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