Beierolpium squalidum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Pseudoscorpiones
Family: Olpiidae
Genus: Beierolpium
Species:
B. squalidum
Binomial name
Beierolpium squalidum
(Beier, 1966)[1]
Synonyms
  • Xenolpium squalidum Beier, 1966

Beierolpium squalidum is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Olpiidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1966 by Austrian arachnologist Max Beier.[1][2]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in North West Australia. The type locality is the Kimberley Research Station at Kununurra. The pseudoscorpions are found in plant litter.[2]

Behaviour

The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Beier, M (1966). "On the Pseudoscorpionidea of Australia". Australian Journal of Zoology. 14: 275–303 [291].
  2. 1 2 3 "Species Beierolpium squalidum (Beier, 1966)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2023-11-28.


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