Neopseudogarypus
Genus of pseudoscorpions
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Neopseudogarypus is a monotypic genus of pseudoscorpions in the family Pseudogarypidae. It was described in 1948 by J. C. H. Morris. It is endemic to Australia.[1][2]
| Neopseudogarypus | |
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| Neopseudogarypus scutellatus | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Pseudoscorpiones |
| Family: | Pseudogarypidae |
| Genus: | Neopseudogarypus Morris, 1948[1] |
Species
The sole species is Neopseudogarypus scutellatus Morris, 1948[3]
Description
The body length of the holotype female is 2.59 mm; that of a male paratype is 2.415 mm. The colour is yellowish-brown.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in northern Tasmania. The type specimens were collected from the undersurfaces of stones on the hills between Glen Dhu and Trevallyn, near Launceston.[1][2]
Behaviour
The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.[2]
