Barrow Island Goblin Spider
Pelicinus
FP-257
Discoverer: V.W. Framenau (2024)
Fauna Portal species: 257
Pelicinus FP-257 male, dorsal (HBI N1376-10; Barrow Island, Western Australia)
Image: V.W. Framenau (2024)
Fauna Portal Image No. 7749Diagnosis
The pedipalp morphology of male Pelicinus FP-257 is similar to that of P. saaristoi, but the species differs from the latter by the lack of stout setae on body and legs.
Status
- native
Fauna Portal Reference
Australia
- Western Australia
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