Sundochernes queenslandicus

Sundochernes queenslandicus is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Chernetidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1975 by Austrian arachnologist Max Beier.[1][2]

Sundochernes queenslandicus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Pseudoscorpiones
Family: Chernetidae
Genus: Sundochernes
Species:
S. queenslandicus
Binomial name
Sundochernes queenslandicus
Beier, 1975[1]

Distribution and habitat

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The species occurs in south-east Queensland. The type locality is Marburg, where the holotype was found in plant litter.[2][1]

Behaviour

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The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.[2][1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Beier, M (1975). "Neue Pseudoskorpione aus Australien und Neu-Guinea". Annalen des Naturhistorischen Museums in Wien. 78: 203–213 [207].
  2. ^ a b c "Species Sundochernes queenslandicus Beier, 1975". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2023-11-11.