Synsphyronus niger
Species of pseudoscorpion
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Synsphyronus niger is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Garypidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1947 by American arachnologist Clarence Clayton Hoff.[1][2]
| Synsphyronus niger | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Pseudoscorpiones |
| Family: | Garypidae |
| Genus: | Synsphyronus |
| Species: | S. niger |
| Binomial name | |
| Synsphyronus niger | |
Description
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in south-eastern Australia in woodland habitats. The type locality is Adelaide.[2][1]
Behaviour
The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.[2]
