Chelifer kewi is a species of pseudoscorpion, a small arachnid resembling a scorpion without a tail. It is commonly found in leaf litter and soil habitats. Chelifer kewi has a reddish-brown body with a pair of large pincers at the front, which it uses to capture prey such as mites and small insects. It plays a beneficial role in ecosystems by helping to control pest populations.