Notozomus elongatus

Notozomus elongatus is a species of schizomid arachnid (commonly known as short-tailed whip-scorpions) in the Hubbardiidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2000 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet elongatus (Latin: ‘prolonged’ or ‘elongated’) refers to the unusually long and slender spermathecal receptacula.

Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in Far North Queensland, inhabiting plant litter in closed forest habitats. The type locality is Mount Murray Prior, just east of the city of Cairns.

Behaviour
The arachnids are terrestrial predators.