Neopseudogarypus is a monotypic genus of pseudoscorpions in the family Pseudogarypidae. It was described in 1948 by J. C. H. Morris. It is endemic to Australia.[1][2]

Neopseudogarypus
Neopseudogarypus scutellatus
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Pseudoscorpiones
Family: Pseudogarypidae
Genus: Neopseudogarypus
Morris, 1948[1]

Species

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The sole species is Neopseudogarypus scutellatus Morris, 1948[3]

Description

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The body length of the holotype female is 2.59 mm; that of a male paratype is 2.415 mm. The colour is yellowish-brown.[1]

Distribution and habitat

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The species occurs in northern Tasmania. The type specimens were collected from the undersurfaces of stones on the hills between Glen Dhu and Trevallyn, near Launceston.[1][2]

Behaviour

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The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Morris, JCH (1948). "A new genus of pseudogarypin pseudoscorpions possessing pleural plates" (PDF). Papers and Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania. 1947: 43–47 [43]. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
  2. ^ a b c "Genus Neopseudogarypus Morris, 1948". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2022-05-10. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
  3. ^ "Genus: Neopseudogarypus Morris, 1948". World Pseudoscorpiones Catalog. Naturhistorisches Museum Bern. 2023. Retrieved 2023-10-10.