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Notozomus majesticus

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Notozomus majesticus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Schizomida
Family: Hubbardiidae
Genus: Notozomus
Species:
N. majesticus
Binomial name
Notozomus majesticus
Harvey, 2000[1]

Notozomus majesticus is a species of schizomid arachnid (commonly known as short-tailed whip-scorpions) in the Hubbardiidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2000 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet majesticus refers to the size and appearance.[1][2]

Description

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Body length of the holotype male is 4.35 mm; that of the paratype female is 4.25 mm. They are dark yellow-brown in colour.[1]

Distribution and habitat

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The species occurs in Far North Queensland, inhabiting plant litter in closed forest habitats. The type locality is the south-east Windsor Tableland region.[1][2]

Behaviour

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The arachnids are terrestrial predators.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Harvey, MS (2000). "A review of the Australian schizomid genus Notozomus (Hubbardiidae)". Memoirs of the Queensland Museum. 46: 161–174 [165]. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
  2. ^ a b c "Species Notozomus majesticus Harvey, 2000". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2020-12-24. Retrieved 2023-09-29.