Anyone know what this is?

BileDrunk · 11-12-2002, 03:38 AM

Just picked this up at the local petstore. They had no idea what it was, or it's origin. They had it labeled as a Huntsman though. Not likely.

Thanks

Atrax

BileDrunk · 11-12-2002, 03:39 AM

BileDrunk · 11-12-2002, 03:41 AM

ArachnoJoost · 11-12-2002, 07:24 AM

Looks a bit like a trapdoor spider, although the legs are longer than any pic I've seen of a trapdoor.
If it's not, I have no clue what it could be, cool spider though!

**Code Monkey** · 11-12-2002, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ArachnoJoost
Looks a bit like a trapdoor spider, although the legs are longer than any pic I've seen of a trapdoor.
If it's not, I have no clue what it could be, cool spider though!

The tarsal segments are all wrong for a trap door, though. Definitely doesn't look like a huntsman.

Alex S. · 11-12-2002, 01:14 PM

Its definetely of the suborder Orthognatha (mygalomorphs). Most likely some sort of Dipluridae/Nemesiidae (funnel-web mygalomorph), although the spinnerets are usually very long in this family. The specimen could also possibly be of the family Atypidae (purseweb spiders), although this is unlikely as the chelicerae of this family are usually very large relative to body size.

Alex S.

david · 11-12-2002, 04:29 PM

It may be a newzealand Myagalorphea,

Alex S. · 11-12-2002, 06:26 PM

Gary, how large is your specimen?

Alex S.

BileDrunk · 11-12-2002, 06:31 PM

Maybe 3-3 1/4" legspan.

Atrax

Alex S. · 11-13-2002, 09:51 AM

From the size, its definetely not a USA species. Most likely some sort of African or Asian Nemesiid/Atypid.

Alex S.

Wade · 11-13-2002, 11:42 AM

If it had been a huntsman, it would have scambled aot of that cup and been gone before a picture could be taken!

Wade

BileDrunk · 11-13-2002, 12:24 PM

Well, from a bit of web research and putting 2 and 2 together I believe it may be a Barychelidae. Most likely from Tanzania. (the Tanzanian Yellow Legged (S. morsitans ssp.) 'pedes arrived in the same shipment.
I found a site on invertibrate zoology specifically on inverts collected in East Africa that had info supporting my theory. Also, there's a guy on ATS enthusiast with a very similar spider which is probably very closely related (but not identical) to mine. It is suggested that his is a Barychelidae as well. I know I can't be sure based purely on pics and internet research. I feel I'm in the right direction.

Atrax

Alex S. · 11-13-2002, 03:49 PM

Yes, it is very possible that it could be of the family Barychelidae. The design of the chelicerae look very similar to other Barychelids and the specimen really had none of the characteristics of the Nemesiidae (funnel-webs) or Atypidae (purse-webs).

Alex S.

chaset · 11-14-2002, 05:39 AM

nice spider, whats it temperment like?

maybe Macrothele?

Alex S. · 11-14-2002, 11:48 AM

The spinnerets are way to short to be of the genus Macrothele or any Nemesiid (funnel-web) for that matter.

Alex S.

11-12-2002, 03:38 AM	#1
BileDrunk Arachnocorpse Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,931	Anyone know what this is? Just picked this up at the local petstore. They had no idea what it was, or it's origin. They had it labeled as a Huntsman though. Not likely. Thanks Atrax Attached Images

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ArachnoJoost Arachnobaron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Holland! Posts: 534	Looks a bit like a trapdoor spider, although the legs are longer than any pic I've seen of a trapdoor. If it's not, I have no clue what it could be, cool spider though! __________________ www.geocities.com/arachnojoost, not updated in ages...

11-12-2002, 01:14 PM	#6
Alex S. Arachnolord Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 646	Its definetely of the suborder Orthognatha (mygalomorphs). Most likely some sort of Dipluridae/Nemesiidae (funnel-web mygalomorph), although the spinnerets are usually very long in this family. The specimen could also possibly be of the family Atypidae (purseweb spiders), although this is unlikely as the chelicerae of this family are usually very large relative to body size. Alex S. Last edited by Alex S. : 11-12-2002 at 01:16 PM.

11-12-2002, 04:29 PM	#7
david Arachnopeon Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: uk Posts: 25	It may be a newzealand Myagalorphea,

11-12-2002, 06:26 PM	#8
Alex S. Arachnolord Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 646	Gary, how large is your specimen? Alex S.

11-12-2002, 06:31 PM	#9
BileDrunk Arachnocorpse Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,931	Maybe 3-3 1/4" legspan. Atrax

11-13-2002, 09:51 AM	#10
Alex S. Arachnolord Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 646	From the size, its definetely not a USA species. Most likely some sort of African or Asian Nemesiid/Atypid. Alex S.

11-13-2002, 11:42 AM	#11
Wade Arachnoking Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 2,938	If it had been a huntsman, it would have scambled aot of that cup and been gone before a picture could be taken! Wade

11-13-2002, 12:24 PM	#12
BileDrunk Arachnocorpse Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,931	Well, from a bit of web research and putting 2 and 2 together I believe it may be a Barychelidae. Most likely from Tanzania. (the Tanzanian Yellow Legged (S. morsitans ssp.) 'pedes arrived in the same shipment. I found a site on invertibrate zoology specifically on inverts collected in East Africa that had info supporting my theory. Also, there's a guy on ATS enthusiast with a very similar spider which is probably very closely related (but not identical) to mine. It is suggested that his is a Barychelidae as well. I know I can't be sure based purely on pics and internet research. I feel I'm in the right direction. Atrax

11-13-2002, 03:49 PM	#13
Alex S. Arachnolord Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 646	Yes, it is very possible that it could be of the family Barychelidae. The design of the chelicerae look very similar to other Barychelids and the specimen really had none of the characteristics of the Nemesiidae (funnel-webs) or Atypidae (purse-webs). Alex S.

11-14-2002, 05:39 AM	#14
chaset Arachnosquire Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Calgary Alberta Canada Posts: 120	nice spider, whats it temperment like? maybe Macrothele? __________________ I love spiders Last edited by chaset : 11-14-2002 at 05:41 AM.

11-14-2002, 11:48 AM	#15
Alex S. Arachnolord Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 646	The spinnerets are way to short to be of the genus Macrothele or any Nemesiid (funnel-web) for that matter. Alex S.

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