Bamazomus hunti is a species of schizomid arachnid (commonly known as a short-tailed whip-scorpion) in the Hubbardiidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2001 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet hunti honours Glenn Hunt, an arachnid enthusiast.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in the Kimberley region of North West Western Australia. The type locality is The Tunnel (Cave KO-1) at Tunnel Creek.
Behaviour The arachnids are cave-dwelling, terrestrial predators.
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