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Synothele michaelseni

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Synothele michaelseni
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Infraorder: Mygalomorphae
Family: Barychelidae
Genus: Synothele
Species:
S. michaelseni
Binomial name
Synothele michaelseni
Simon, 1908[1]

Synothele michaelseni is a species of mygalomorph spider in the Barychelidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1908 by French arachnologist Eugène Simon.[1][2]

Distribution and habitat

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The species occurs in south-west Western Australia in the Darling Ranges in open forest habitats. The type locality is Mount Helena.[2]

Behaviour

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The spiders are fossorial, terrestrial predators.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Simon, E (1908). "12". In Michaelsen, W; Hartmeyer, R (eds.). Die Fauna Südwest-Australiens, Vol.1 ). Jena: Gustav Fischer. pp. 359–446 [364].
  2. ^ a b c "Species Synothele michaelseni Simon, 1908". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. Retrieved 2023-07-16.