Sathrochthonius crassidens

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Sathrochthonius crassidens
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Pseudoscorpiones
Family: Chthoniidae
Genus: Sathrochthonius
Species:
S. crassidens
Binomial name
Sathrochthonius crassidens
Beier, 1966 [1]

Sathrochthonius crassidens is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Chthoniidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1966 by Austrian arachnologist Max Beier. [1] [2]

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Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in eastern New South Wales. The type locality is Edith, 11 km south-east of Oberon. [1] [2]

Behaviour

The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators that inhabit plant litter. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Beier, M (1966). "On the Pseudoscorpionidea of Australia". Australian Journal of Zoology. 14 (2): 275–303 [280]. doi:10.1071/ZO9660275.
  2. 1 2 3 "Species Sathrochthonius crassidens Beier, 1966". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2022-05-10. Retrieved 2023-10-05.