Ixamatus caldera explained

Ixamatus caldera, also known as the tessellated wishbone spider^[1] or volcanic ground spider,^[2] is a species of mygalomorph spider in the Microstigmatidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1982 by Australian arachnologist Robert Raven.^[3]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in north-eastern New South Wales in closed forest habitats. The type locality is Bar Mountain, near Kyogle in the Tweed Range.^[3]

Behaviour

The spiders are terrestrial predators.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Tesselated wishbone spider (Ixamatus caldera). 2023. Bug Frenzy. 2023-09-13.
2. Web site: Volcanic Ground Spider Ixamatus caldera. 2023. iNaturalistUK. 2023-09-13.
3. Web site: Species Ixamatus caldera Raven, 1982. . 2022-08-05. Australian Faunal Directory . Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia . 2023-09-13.