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Synsphyronus gracilis

Synsphyronus gracilis is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Garypidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1987 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet gracilis (Latin: 'slender') refers to the pseudoscorpion’s slender appendages.

Description

The body length of the female holotype is 3.9 mm. Colouration is pale yellowish-brown.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in the Pilbara region of North West Australia. The type locality is Marillana Station.

Behaviour

The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.

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