Cataxia maculata explained

Cataxia maculata is a species of mygalomorph spider in the Idiopidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1914 by Australian arachnologist William Joseph Rainbow.[1]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in eastern Queensland, in the EidsvoldProserpine region, in brigalow and vine thicket open forest habitats. The type locality is the upper Burnett River.[1]

Behaviour

The spiders are fossorial, terrestrial predators which construct burrows with wafer-like trapdoors.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Cataxia maculata Rainbow, 1914 . . 2023-02-03. Australian Faunal Directory . Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia . 2023-08-09.