Namea salanitri explained

Namea salanitri, also known as the false funnel-web spider, is a species of mygalomorph spider in the Anamidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1984 by Australian arachnologist Robert Raven.[1]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in the subtropical border ranges between south-eastern Queensland and north-eastern New South Wales in closed forest habitats. The type locality is Mount Mee.[1]

Behaviour

The spiders are fossorial, terrestrial predators.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Namea salanitri Raven, 1984. . 2022. Australian Faunal Directory . Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia . 2023-05-23.