Species Synsphyronus gigas Beier, 1971
- Synsphyronus (Maorigarypus) gigas Beier, M. 1971. A new Synsphronus [sic] Chamberlin (Pseudoscorpiones) from the Great Victoria Desert. Journal of the Australian Entomological Society 10: 161-162 [161].
Type data:
Lectotype AM KS5198 ♀, 18 km E of Milne Rock, Western Australia, Australia.
Paralectotype(s) AM KS5198 1♂ 3♀, 2 deutonymphs 1 protonymph, Milne Rock [as grid reference 553623 Lennis 1:250 000 sheet], Western Australia; NHMW 2♀; AM KS5198 1♂ 2♀, 2 deutonymphs, 1 protonymph (on slides and in alcohol), 18 km E of Milne Rock, Western Australia, Australia; NHMW 2♀ (in alcohol), 18 km E of Milne Rock, Western Australia, Australia.Subsequent designation references:
Harvey, M.S. 1987. A revision of the genus Synsphyronus Chamberlin (Garypidae: Pseudoscorpionida: Arachnida). Australian Journal of Zoology Supplementary Series 126: 1-99 [34].
Distribution
States
Western Australia
Extra Distribution Information
Known only from type locality.
IBRA
WA: Coolgardie (COO), Central Ranges (CR), Dampierland (DL), Gibson Desert (GD), Great Sandy Desert (GSD), Great Victoria Desert (GVD), Hampton (HAM), Little Sandy Desert (LSD), Murchison (MUR), Nullarbor (NUL), Tanami (TAN)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- Western Australia: W plateau
Ecological Descriptors
Desert, predator, saxicoline, terrestrial.
General References
Harvey, M.S. 1987. A revision of the genus Synsphyronus Chamberlin (Garypidae: Pseudoscorpionida: Arachnida). Australian Journal of Zoology Supplementary Series 126: 1-99 [34] (redescription, distribution)
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31-Oct-2012 | 31-Oct-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |