Notozomus aterpes 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 1992 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey.[1][2]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in Far North Queensland. The type locality is 2 km west-north-west of Cape Tribulation.[1][2]

Behaviour

The arachnids are terrestrial predators inhabiting plant litter in closed forest habitats.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c Harvey, MS (1992). "The Schizomida (Chelicerata) of Australia". Invertebrate Taxonomy. 6 (1): 77–129 [112]. doi:10.1071/IT9920077.
  2. ^ a b c "Species Notozomus aterpes Harvey, 1992". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2020-12-24. Retrieved 2023-09-26.


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