Apozomus cactus is a species of short-tailed whip-scorpions, also known as schizomids, in the Hubbardiidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1992 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey.[1][2]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in Far North Queensland. The type locality is the West Claudie River, Iron Range, on the Cape York Peninsula. The schizomids were found in closed forest plant litter.[1][2]

Behaviour

The short-tailed whip-scorpions are terrestrial predators.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Harvey, MS (1992). "The Schizomida (Chelicerata) of Australia". Invertebrate Taxonomy. 6: 77–129 [99].
  2. ^ a b c "Species Apozomus cactus Harvey, 1992". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2020-12-24. Retrieved 2023-12-04.


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