Parahyidae Harvey, 1992

Family

Parahya submersa from Australia  (Image: M. Harvey)

The Parahyidae was described by Harvey (1992) who suggested it was related to the Neobisiidae and Syarinidae.

Composition

The family consists of only a single genus and species, Parahya submersa (Bristowe).

Distribution

Parahya submersa is found in littoral habitats in Australasia.

Distribution Count
Australia 1
Micronesia 1
Indonesia 1
New Caledonia 1
Singapore 1

Important References

Harvey, M.S. (1992). The phylogeny and classification of the Pseudoscorpionida (Chelicerata: Arachnida). Invertebrate Taxonomy 6: 1373-1435.

References

Parahyidae Harvey, 1992c: 1415.