Cataxia cunicularis explained

Cataxia cunicularis is a species of mygalomorph spider in the Idiopidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1983 by Australian arachnologist Barbara York Main.[1]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in north-eastern Queensland in mountainous areas with closed forest habitats. The type locality is North Cedar Creek, between Atherton and Ravenshoe.[1]

Behaviour

The spiders are fossorial, terrestrial predators. They construct burrows with collar-like entrances, without trapdoors.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Cataxia cunicularis (Main, 1983) . . 2023-02-03. Australian Faunal Directory . Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia . 2023-08-10.