Nannochelifer paralius
| Nannochelifer paralius | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Pseudoscorpiones |
| Family: | Cheliferidae |
| Genus: | Nannochelifer |
| Species: | N. paralius |
| Binomial name | |
| Nannochelifer paralius | |
Nannochelifer paralius is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Cheliferidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1984 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet paralius comes from the Greek paralios ('by or near the sea'), referring to the species’ habitat.[1][2]
Description
Body lengths of males are 1.3–1.4 mm; those of females 1.4–1.7 mm.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in the Coral Sea Islands Territory. The type locality is Turtle Islet on Lihou Reef, where the pseudoscorpions were found in intertidal habitat beneath coral and beachrock rubble.[2][1]
Behaviour
The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.[2][1]
References
- ^ a b c d e Harvey, MS (1984). "The genus Nannochelifer Beier, with a new species from the Coral Sea (Pseudoscorpionida, Cheliferidae)". Journal of Arachnology. 12: 291–296 [294]. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ a b c "Species Nannochelifer paralius Harvey, 1984". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2023-11-19.