Tyrannochthonius laevis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Pseudoscorpiones
Family: Chthoniidae
Genus: Tyrannochthonius
Species:
T. laevis
Binomial name
Tyrannochthonius laevis
Beier, 1966[1]

Tyrannochthonius laevis 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]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in the Kimberley region of North West Australia. The type locality is the Kimberley Research Station, Kununurra.[1][2]

Behaviour

The arachnids are terrestrial predators.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Beier, M (1966). "On the Pseudoscorpionidea of Australia". Australian Journal of Zoology. 14: 275–303 [283].
  2. 1 2 3 "Species Tyrannochthonius laevis Beier, 1966". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2022-05-10. Retrieved 2023-10-04.


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