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Bamazomus vespertinus

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Bamazomus vespertinus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Schizomida
Family: Hubbardiidae
Genus: Bamazomus
Species:
B. vespertinus
Binomial name
Bamazomus vespertinus
Harvey, 2001[1]

Bamazomus vespertinus is a species of schizomid arachnid (commonly known as a short-tailed whip-scorpion) in the Hubbardiidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2001 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet vespertinus (Latin: ‘western’) refers to the position of the type locality.[1][2]

Distribution and habitat

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The species occurs in North West Western Australia. The type locality is Cave C-215 on the western side of the Cape Range Peninsula.[1][2]

Behaviour

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The arachnids are cave-dwelling, terrestrial predators.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Harvey, MS (2001). "New cave-dwelling schizomids (Schizomida: Hubbardiidae) from Australia" (PDF). Records of the Western Australian Museum, Supplement. 64: 171–185 [176]. doi:10.18195/issn.0313-122x.64.2001.171-185. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
  2. ^ a b c "Species Bamazomus vespertinus Harvey, 2001". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2020-12-24. Retrieved 2023-09-20.