Paraembolides grayi explained

Paraembolides grayi is a species of funnel-web spider in the Hexathelidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1978 by Australian arachnologist Robert Raven.[1] The species epithet, grayi, honours the arachnologist, Dr. Mike Gray.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in south-eastern New South Wales, between Sydney and Wollongong, in dry sclerophyll open forest habitats. The type locality is the Royal National Park.[1]

Behaviour

The spiders are terrestrial predators.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Paraembolides grayi (Raven, 1978). . 2022. Australian Faunal Directory . Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia . 2023-05-18.