Chenistonia trevallynia explained

Chenistonia trevallynia is a species of mygalomorph spider in the Anamidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1926 by Australian arachnologist Vernon Victor Hickman.[1]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in Tasmania. The type locality is Trevallyn, a suburb of Launceston in the north of the state.[1]

Behaviour

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Chenistonia trevallynia Hickman, 1926. . 2022. Australian Faunal Directory . Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia . 2023-05-26.