Synothele_butleri

<i>Synothele butleri</i>

Synothele butleri

Species of spider

Synothele butleri is a species of mygalomorph spider in the Barychelidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1994 by Australian arachnologist Robert Raven. The specific epithet butleri honours naturalist, environmental consultant and television presenter Harry Butler (1930–2015).[1][2]

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Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in the Pilbara region of north-west Western Australia. The type locality is Barrow Island.[1][2]

References

  1. [1]
    Raven, RJ (1994). "Mygalomorph spiders of the Barychelidae in Australia and the western Pacific". Memoirs of the Queensland Museum. 35 (2): 291–706 [508]. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
  2. [2]
    "Species Synothele butleri Raven, 1994". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. Retrieved 2023-07-12.


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