FACT FILE - 112
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Family
Amaurobiidae |
Species
Tasmabrochus montanus
Davies, 2002
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Body Length
Female: 8.8–11.2 mm
Male: 6.4–7.9 mm |
Habitat
Found under rocks and rotting logs in damp forest areas. Creates a hollow area to live with its egg sac. |
Toxicity
Unknown, but spider is rather aggressive with large fangs, so treat with caution. |
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Female on egg sac.
Female.
Female. Facing view on egg sac.
Female epigyne.
Male
Male. Facing view.
Male palps.
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