Thenmus augustus
Species of pseudoscorpion
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Thenmus augustus is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Menthidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2006 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet augustus refers to the type locality.[1][2]
| Thenmus augustus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Pseudoscorpiones |
| Family: | Menthidae |
| Genus: | Thenmus |
| Species: | T. augustus |
| Binomial name | |
| Thenmus augustus | |
Description
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in the Kimberley region of North West Australia. The type locality is 2.4 km north of Augustus Point on Augustus Island. The pseudoscorpions were found in rainforest plant litter.[2]
Behaviour
The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.[2]
