Giant Pseudoscorpion

Garypus titanius

Type: Invertebrate | Status: Critically Endangered | Nativeness: Endemic

Description

Small, brownish arachnids with a flattened body and large pincer-like pedipalps that contain a poison gland used to subdue their invertebrate prey. As its name suggests, the giant pseudoscorpion is the largest species in this order, reaching lengths of 12 – 15 mm compared to 3 – 8 mm in most other species.

Action Plan

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Locations

This Invertebrate can be found in the following locations:

Boatswain Bird Island Sanctuary

Boatswain Bird Island Sanctuary is a barren, steep island rising to 104m, with a relatively flat top, located off the coast of Letterbox Peninsula. It is a haven for many seabird species to nest without the threat of invasive species. It is also home to endemic species of psuedoscorpion.