Sahydroaraneus | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
Class: | Arachnida |
Order: | Araneae |
Infraorder: | Mygalomorphae |
Family: | Theraphosidae |
Genus: |
Sahydroaraneus Sanap [1] |
Species | |
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Sahydroaraneus is a genus of spiders in the family Theraphosidae. It is found in India and was first described in 2014 by Mirza & Sanap.
As of 2023, it contains 4 species, all in India. [2]
They are hirsute, featuring long setae on the fourth tarsi. They have thick black setae on the dorsal surface of the chelicerae. The primary tibial apophysis consists of a basal stalk, from which arises a thin, elongated black spine. A secondary tibial apophysis is absent. [3]
They usually live in moist deciduous forests under rocks or decaying logs and make a horizontal tubular network of webs for retreat. They remain hidden during the daytime and forage during night. [3]