Teranodes otwayensis explained

Teranodes otwayensis 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]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in Victoria, in open, wet sclerophyll forest habitats. The type locality is the Otway Range in the south-west of the state.[1]

Behaviour

The spiders are fossorial, terrestrial predators.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Teranodes otwayensis (Raven, 1978). . 2022. Australian Faunal Directory . Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia . 2023-05-19.

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