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Notozomus majesticus

Notozomus majesticus is a species of schizomid arachnid (commonly known as short-tailed whip-scorpions) in the Hubbardiidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2000 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet majesticus refers to the size and appearance.

Description

Body length of the holotype male is 4.35 mm; that of the paratype female is 4.25 mm. They are dark yellow-brown in colour.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in Far North Queensland, inhabiting plant litter in closed forest habitats. The type locality is the south-east Windsor Tableland region.

Behaviour

The arachnids are terrestrial predators.

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