ATRACIDAE - FUNNEL-WEB SPIDER

FACT FILE - 386

Family

Atracidae (Was Hexathelidae)

Species

Hadronyche simonfearni

Raven & Douglas, 2025

Body Length

Female: 24 mm
Male: 20 mm

Habitat

Found under rotting logs in mixed Myrtle rainforest.

Toxicity

Unknown, but considered to be highly venomous. Treat as being extemely dangerous. Seek medical advice if bitten.

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Female

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Female. Facing view.

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Female.

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Female. Ventral view.

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Female showing large chelicerae and fang.

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Female spinnerets.

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Chelicera showing cheliceral teeth.

Found on the Blue Tier