Australothele montana explained

Australothele montana is a species of mygalomorph spider in the Euagridae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1984 by Australian arachnologist Robert Raven.[1]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in north-eastern New South Wales. The type locality is closed forest in the New England National Park.[1]

Behaviour

The spiders are fossorial, terrestrial predators. They construct burrows lined with silk tubes beneath logs and rocks.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Australothele montana Raven, 1984. . 2022-08-05. Australian Faunal Directory . Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia . 2023-09-06.