| Namirea dougwallacei | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Mygalomorphae |
| Family: | Euagridae |
| Genus: | Namirea |
| Species: | N. dougwallacei |
| Binomial name | |
| Namirea dougwallacei | |
Namirea dougwallacei is a species of mygalomorph spider in the Euagridae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1993 by Australian arachnologist Robert Raven. The specific epithet dougwallacei honours Rockhampton arachnologist Doug Wallace, who was instrumental in obtaining type specimens.[1][2]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in Central Queensland. The type locality is vine thicket habitat on the summit of Mount Archer, Rockhampton.[1][2]
References
- 1 2 3 Raven, RJ (1993). "The biodiversity of Australian mygalomorph spiders. I. Two new species of Namirea (Araneae: Dipluridae)". Memoirs of the Queensland Museum. 34: 81–88 [81]. Retrieved 2023-09-10.
- 1 2 "Species Namirea dougwallacei Raven, 1993". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2022-08-05. Retrieved 2023-09-10.
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