Notozomus curiosus is a species of schizomid arachnid (commonly known as short-tailed whip-scorpions) in the Hubbardiidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2000 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet curiosus (Latin: ‘odd’ or ‘strange’) refers to the uncertain generic position of this unusual species.[1][2]

Notozomus curiosus
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Schizomida
Family: Hubbardiidae
Genus: Notozomus
Species:
N. curiosus
Binomial name
Notozomus curiosus
Harvey, 2000[1]

Distribution and habitat

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The species occurs in Far North Queensland, inhabiting plant litter in open forest habitats. The type locality is Mission Beach in the Cassowary Coast Region.[1][2]

Behaviour

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The arachnids are terrestrial predators.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Harvey, MS (2000). "A review of the Australian schizomid genus Notozomus (Hubbardiidae)". Memoirs of the Queensland Museum. 46: 161–170 [168]. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
  2. ^ a b c "Species Notozomus curiosus Harvey, 2000". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2020-12-24. Retrieved 2023-09-28.