Synsphyronus marinae is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Garypidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2021 by Australian arachnologists Karen Cullen and Mark Harvey. The specific epithet marinae honours Marina Cheng for her companionship during Bush Blitz expeditions and for her research on Hemiptera.

Description

The body lengths of males are 2.89–3.30 mm; those of females are 3.76–4.36 mm. Colouration is generally reddish-brown.

Synsphyronus marinae

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in the Top End of the Northern Territory. The type locality is Herbert Bluff in the Wongalara Sanctuary, where the pseudoscorpions were found beneath sandstone rocks.

Synsphyronus marinae

Behaviour

The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.

Synsphyronus marinae

References

marinae

Endemic fauna of Australia

Arachnids of Australia

Arthropods of the Northern Territory

Animals described in 2021

Taxa named by Karen Cullen

Taxa named by Mark Harvey