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Attenuizomus cuttacutta

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

Attenuizomus cuttacutta is a species of schizomid arachnid (commonly known as a short-tailed whip-scorpion) in the Hubbardiidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2000 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet cuttacutta refers to the type locality.[1][2]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in the Northern Territory. The type locality is Cutta Cutta Cave K1, 27 km south of Katherine.[1][2]

Behaviour

The arachnids are cave-dwelling, terrestrial predators.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c Harvey, MS (2000). "Brignolizomus and Attenuizomus, new schizomid genera from Australia (Arachnida: Schizomida: Hubbardiidae)". Memorie della Società Entomologica Italiana. Genova. 78: 329–338 [337].
  2. ^ a b c "Species Attenuizomus cuttacutta Harvey, 2000". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2020-12-24. Retrieved 2023-09-19.