Xamiatus magnificus

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Xamiatus magnificus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Infraorder: Mygalomorphae
Family: Microstigmatidae
Genus: Xamiatus
Species:
X. magnificus
Binomial name
Xamiatus magnificus
Raven, 1981[1]

Xamiatus magnificus is a species of mygalomorph spider in the Microstigmatidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1981 by Australian arachnologist Robert Raven.[1][2]

Distribution and habitat

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The species occurs in Far North Queensland in the Tablelands Region. The type locality is Crater Lakes National Park.[1][2]

Behaviour

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The spiders are terrestrial predators.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Raven, RJ (1981). "A review of the Australian genera of the mygalomorph spider subfamily Diplurinae (Dipluridae, Chelicerata)". Australian Journal of Zoology. 29: 321–363 [352].
  2. ^ a b c "Species Xamiatus magnificus Raven, 1981". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2022-08-05. Retrieved 2023-09-16.



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