Ideoblothrus seychellesensis

Ideoblothrus seychellesensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Pseudoscorpiones
Family: Syarinidae
Genus: Ideoblothrus
Species:
I. seychellesensis
Binomial name
Ideoblothrus seychellesensis
(J.C.Chamberlin, 1930)

Ideoblothrus seychellesensis is a species of pseudoscorpion.[2] It is found in the Seychelles on Felicite Island and Silhouette Island.[3][1] As of 2012, the species has been considered endangered and is listed on the IUCN red list.[1]

Range and habitat

Ideoblothrus seychellesensis has been documented on two islands - Felicite Island and Silhouette Island, both in the Seychelles. Its recordings are on coastal habitats, and is likely found under bark in lowland woodland. However, it is unknown if it truly resides under bark, as the others of the Ideoblothrus genus are typically found among leaf litter in tropical forests. More evidence is needed.[1]

Ecology

The species currently faces the primary threat of habitat loss due to human development in the region, alongside invasive diseases. It previously faced the risk of agriculture harming its ecosystem, however this is no longer the case.[1]

Etymology

The species derives its name from the country it is found in.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012-12-01. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
  2. ^ "Ideoblothrus seychellesensis". iNaturalist. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  3. ^ a b Muchmore, William B. (1982). "The Genera Ideobisium and Ideoblothrus, with Remarks on the Family Syarinidae (Pseudoscorpionida)". The Journal of Arachnology. 10 (3). American Arachnological Society: 193–221. ISSN 0161-8202. JSTOR 3704969. Retrieved 2024-05-18.


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