Argoctenus facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Argoctenus |
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| Argoctenus sp. female | |
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| Argoctenus (male palp) | |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Miturgidae |
| Genus: | Argoctenus L. Koch, 1878 |
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| A. igneus L. Koch, 1878 |
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Argoctenus is a group of spiders, also known as a genus. These spiders are found in the South Pacific region. They live in countries like Australia, New Zealand, and New Guinea. They are part of a family called Miturgidae, which are often known as "long-legged sac spiders."
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Meet the Argoctenus Spiders
These spiders were first described by a scientist named Ludwig Carl Christian Koch in 1878. Argoctenus spiders have a unique look. They might remind you of wolf spiders at first glance. However, if you look closely, you'll notice some differences.
What Makes Them Special?
Argoctenus spiders have a narrower body part called the carapace. This is the hard shell covering their head and chest area. Also, the way their eyes are arranged is different from wolf spiders. These small details help scientists tell them apart.
Where They Live
You can find Argoctenus spiders mainly in the South Pacific. Their homes are spread across Australia, New Zealand, and New Guinea. They are well-adapted to these environments.
Different Kinds of Argoctenus Spiders
As of April 2019, there are twelve known types, or species, of Argoctenus spiders. Each species has its own specific habitat within the larger region.
- Argoctenus aureus (Hogg, 1911) — Found in New Zealand
- Argoctenus australianus (Karsch, 1878) — Found in Australia (New South Wales)
- Argoctenus bidentatus (Main, 1954) — Found in Australia (Western Australia)
- Argoctenus devisi Rainbow, 1898 — Found in New Guinea
- Argoctenus gracilis (Hickman, 1950) — Found in Australia (South Australia)
- Argoctenus hystriculus Simon, 1909 — Found in Australia (Western Australia)
- Argoctenus igneus L. Koch, 1878 — Found in Australia (Western Australia)
- Argoctenus nebulosus Simon, 1909 — Found in Australia (Western Australia)
- Argoctenus pectinatus Hogg, 1900 — Found in Australia (Victoria)
- Argoctenus pictus L. Koch, 1878 — Found in Australia
- Argoctenus vittatus (Simon, 1889) — Found in Australia, New Caledonia
- Argoctenus vittatus (Rainbow, 1920) — Found in Australia (Lord Howe Is.)
