Ixamatus broomi explained

Ixamatus broomi is a species of mygalomorph spider in the Microstigmatidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1901 by British arachnologist Henry Roughton Hogg.[1]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in south-eastern Queensland and north-eastern New South Wales, in tall open and closed forest habitats, including the border ranges and the Lamington Plateau. The type locality is Hillgrove in the Northern Tablelands.[1]

Behaviour

The spiders are terrestrial predators. They construct shallow burrows in humus and tubular silk shelters in logs.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Ixamatus broomi Hogg, 1901. . 2022-08-05. Australian Faunal Directory . Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia . 2023-09-14.