Paraphrynus carolynae
This record describes Paraphrynus carolynae (species). Recorded family: Phrynidae. Recorded order: Amblypygi.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Rock walls with crevices Print References Armas L.F. de (2012) Nueva especie de Paraphrynus Moreno, 1940 (Amblypygi: Phrynidae) de México y el suroeste de los EE.UU. de América. Rev. Ibér. Aracnol. 21: 27‒32
Geographic Range
known from Nogales, AZ and parts of Mexico
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Paraphrynus carolynae Armas 2012 References: 1. Integrative Systematics Reveals Cryptic Diversity in Paraphrynus Whip Spiders (Amblypygi: Phrynidae) from Southwestern North Ame Nicolas Cazzaniga and Lorenzo Prendini. 2024. Diversity.
About Tailless Whipscorpions: the wider group
Order-level background for Amblypygi, the group containing Paraphrynus carolynae. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
This is a smaller arthropod order with specialized ecological roles. Arthropods are the most diverse animal phylum, comprising over 80% of all known animal species with approximately 1.2 million described species globally.
Ecological role of the group
Members of this order contribute to broader arthropod ecosystem functions including decomposition, predation, and serving as food sources for vertebrates. Arthropod biodiversity is essential for ecosystem resilience.
Economic and practical significance of the group
While this order has limited direct economic impact, arthropods collectively provide ecosystem services worth trillions of dollars annually through pollination, decomposition, pest control, and nutrient cycling.
Recorded sources for this group: General entomology and arthropod research. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Paraphrynus carolynae (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Lynette Elliott; Additional contributions by margarethe brummermann, v belov, Lucanus95, antarctica, Tyler Hedlund, Nathaniel Green