Cryptoforis victoriensis

Cryptoforis victoriensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Infraorder: Mygalomorphae
Family: Idiopidae
Genus: Cryptoforis
Species:
C. victoriensis
Binomial name
Cryptoforis victoriensis
(Main, 1995) [1]
Synonyms
  • Arbanitis victoriensis Main, 1995
  • Euoplos victoriensis (Main, 1995)

Cryptoforis victoriensis is a species of mygalomorph spider in the Idiopidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1995 by Australian arachnologist Barbara York Main. The specific epithet victoriensis refers to the species’ range.[1][2]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in Victoria, in the Alpine region, where the habitat is mainly tall open eucalypt forest. The type locality is the Buffalo River Dam.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ a b c Main, Barbara York (1995). "Biosystematics of Australian mygalomorph spiders: two new species of Arbanitis from Victoria (Mygalomorphae: Idiopidae)". Victorian Naturalist. 112: 202–207.
  2. ^ a b "Species Cryptoforis victoriensis (Main, 1995)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2023-02-03. Retrieved 2023-08-30.


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