Corklid Trapdoor Spider Conothele FP-380
Discoverer: V.W. Framenau

Fauna Portal species: 380


FP-380

Conothele FP-380 male, dorsal (HBI N25599-1)

Image: V.W. Framenau (2021)

Fauna Portal Image No. 1176

Fauna Portal Reference

1 ♂
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Western Australian Museum
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T107721
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23.05.10
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Australia
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Western Australia
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Barrow Island, A Station

Australia

  • Western Australia

Appearance

The male illustrated for this species requires confirmation by molecular tools, as there are three species of Conothele reported from Barrow Island.


Publications

Huey JA, Hillyer MJ & Harvey MS (2019): Phylogenetic relationships and biogeographic history of the Australian trapdoor spider genus Conothele (Araneae: Mygalomorphae: Halonoproctidae): diversification into arid habitats in an otherwise tropical radiation. Invertebrate Systematics. 33: 628 - 643


Volker Framenau, 13 December 2021