Mangrove Nesidiochernes
Nesidiochernes
FP-13664
Discoverer: P. Cullen, M.S. Havey (2024)
Fauna Portal species: 13664
Nesidiochernes FP-13664 male, dorsal (HBI N34691-2; Mattress Point, Barrow Island, Western Australia)
Image: V.W. Framenau (2024)
Fauna Portal Image No. 9867Diagnosis
This is currently the only species of Nesidiochernes found on Barrow Island. It is currently diagnosed by molecular data (COI barcoding).
The species appears to be a habitat specialist found only under bark of mangroves.
Status
- native
Fauna Portal Reference
Australia
- Western Australia
Fauna Portal Records
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