Selenogyrus austini explained

Selenogyrus austini is a theraphosid spider. As of February 2016, it is a member of the selenogyrinae. It is native to Sierra Leone.[1]

Etymology

The specific name "austini" is in honour of the collector of the type specimens, Mr. E. E. Austin.[1]

Characteristics

S. austini has a characteristic crescent-shaped layout of the granules on the labium, and also has unique layout of the labio-sternal "mounds": the anterior pair being larger than in other species. It also has relatively stout stridulatory clavate ("club-shaped" [2]) setae on the chelicerae. The spermathecae are quite narrow at their base, and the clypeus is small but not absent. It is 41mm in length. It is uniformly brown.[3]

Notes and References

  1. http://wsc.nmbe.ch/species/37916 Selenogyrus austini Smith, 1990
  2. Book: Hopkin. Steve P.. A key to the Collembola (springtails) of Britain and Ireland. 2007. FSC. Shrewsbury. 9781851532209. 202.
  3. Smith, A. M. (1990). Baboon spiders: Tarantulas of Africa and the Middle East. Fitzgerald Publishing, London, pp. 139.