Euoplos regalis

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Euoplos regalis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Infraorder: Mygalomorphae
Family: Idiopidae
Genus: Euoplos
Species:
E. regalis
Binomial name
Euoplos regalis
Wilson & Rix, 2021[1]

Euoplos regalis, also known as the regal trapdoor spider or the regal golden trapdoor spider, is a species of mygalomorph spider in the Idiopidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2021 by Australian arachnologists Jeremy Wilson and Michael Rix.[1][2]

Distribution and habitat[edit]

The species occurs in south-east Queensland in the greater Brisbane area, in wet sclerophyll and rainforest habitats. Type localities include Mount Glorious and Mount Nebo in the City of Moreton Bay.[1][2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Wilson, JD; Rix, MG (2021). "Systematics of the Australian golden trapdoor spiders of the Euoplos variabilis group (Mygalomorphae : Idiopidae : Euoplini): parapatry and sympatry between closely related species in subtropical Queensland". Invertebrate Systematics. 35 (5): 514–541 [529]. doi:10.1071/IS20055.
  2. ^ a b "Species Euoplos regalis Wilson & Rix, 2021". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2023-02-03. Retrieved 2023-08-21.