Attenuizomus cuttacutta
Appearance
Attenuizomus cuttacutta | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
Class: | Arachnida |
Order: | Schizomida |
Family: | Hubbardiidae |
Genus: | Attenuizomus |
Species: | A. cuttacutta
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Binomial name | |
Attenuizomus cuttacutta |
Attenuizomus cuttacutta is a species of schizomid arachnid (commonly known as a short-tailed whip-scorpion) in the Hubbardiidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2000 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet cuttacutta refers to the type locality.[1][2]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]The species occurs in the Northern Territory. The type locality is Cutta Cutta Cave K1, 27 km south of Katherine.[1][2]
Behaviour
[edit]The arachnids are cave-dwelling, terrestrial predators.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Harvey, MS (2000). "Brignolizomus and Attenuizomus, new schizomid genera from Australia (Arachnida: Schizomida: Hubbardiidae)". Memorie della Società Entomologica Italiana. Genova. 78: 329–338 [337].
- ^ a b c "Species Attenuizomus cuttacutta Harvey, 2000". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2020-12-24. Retrieved 2023-09-19.