Notozomus faustus

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Notozomus faustus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Schizomida
Family: Hubbardiidae
Genus: Notozomus
Species:
N. faustus
Binomial name
Notozomus faustus
Harvey, 2000[1]

Notozomus faustus 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 faustus (Latin: ‘fortunate’ or ‘lucky’) refers to the luck involved in collecting this small species.[1][2]

Distribution and habitat[edit]

The species occurs in North Queensland, inhabiting plant litter in closed forest habitats. The type locality is Conway National Park, some 900 km north-west of Brisbane.[1][2]

Behaviour[edit]

The arachnids are terrestrial predators.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Harvey, MS (2000). "A review of the Australian schizomid genus Notozomus (Hubbardiidae)". Memoirs of the Queensland Museum. 46: 161–170 [173]. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
  2. ^ a b c "Species Notozomus faustus Harvey, 2000". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2020-12-24. Retrieved 2023-09-28.