Ixamatus rozefeldsi explained

Ixamatus rozefeldsi is a species of mygalomorph spider in the Microstigmatidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1985 by Australian arachnologist Robert Raven. The specific epithet rozefeldsi honours Andrew Rozefelds, a collector of mygalomorphs.[1]

Description

The holotype male has a carapace 8.25 mm long by 8.13 mm wide, and abdomen 9.70 mm long by 6.00 mm wide. The carapace, legs and chelicerae are red-brown in colour; the upper abdomen is brown and white, mainly cream below.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in Central Queensland. The type locality is a gully in low rainforest in Byfield, near Rockhampton.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Ixamatus rozefeldsi Raven, 1985. . 2022-08-05. Australian Faunal Directory . Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia . 2023-09-14.