Apozomus rupina
| Apozomus rupina | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification 
| |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Schizomida |
| Family: | Hubbardiidae |
| Genus: | Apozomus |
| Species: | A. rupina
|
| Binomial name | |
| Apozomus rupina | |
Apozomus rupina is a species of short-tailed whip-scorpions, also known as schizomids, in the Hubbardiidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1992 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey.[1][2]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]The species occurs in the Northern Territory. The type locality is Butterfly Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park (Katherine Gorge). The schizomids were found in open forest plant litter.[1][2]
Behaviour
[edit]The short-tailed whip-scorpions are terrestrial predators.[1][2]
References
[edit]
 | This arachnid-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |