Common Mermessus Money Spider Mermessus fradeorum (Berland, 1932)
Fauna Portal species: 7564
Mermessus fradeorum male, dorsal (HBI N18174-1; Avon River near Valencia Creek, Victoria)
Image: V.W. Framenau (2023)
Fauna Portal Image No. 5940Diagnosis
Mermessus fradeorum is the only species of Mermessus in Australia.
Status
- introduced
Linnean Type
Holotype male, San Miguel, Furnas, Azores, coll. Chopard & Méquinon, MNHP.
Australia
- Victoria
Neighbouring Countries
- New Zealand
Fauna Portal Records
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