| Neopseudogarypus | |
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| Neopseudogarypus scutellatus | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Pseudoscorpiones |
| Family: | Pseudogarypidae |
| Genus: | Neopseudogarypus Morris, 1948 |
Neopseudogarypus is a monotypic genus of pseudoscorpions in the family Pseudogarypidae. It was described in 1948 by J. C. H. Morris. It is endemic to Australia.
Species
The sole species is Neopseudogarypus scutellatus Morris, 1948
Description
The body length of the holotype female is 2.59 mm; that of a male paratype is 2.415 mm. The colour is yellowish-brown.
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in northern Tasmania. The type specimens were collected from the undersurfaces of stones on the hills between Glen Dhu and Trevallyn, near Launceston.
Behaviour
The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.
References
- ^ Morris, JCH (1948). "A new genus of pseudogarypin pseudoscorpions possessing pleural plates" (PDF). Papers and Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania. 1947: 43–47 . Retrieved 2023-10-10.
- ^ "Genus Neopseudogarypus Morris, 1948". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2022-05-10. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
- "Genus: Neopseudogarypus Morris, 1948". World Pseudoscorpiones Catalog. Naturhistorisches Museum Bern. 2023. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
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| Neopseudogarypus | |
| Neopseudogarypus scutellatus | |
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