Aname ningaloo

Aname ningaloo is a species of mygalomorph spider in the Anamidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2023 by Jeremy Wilson, Michael Rix and Mark Harvey.

Etymology

The specific epithet ningaloo refers to the type locality within the Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Area.

Description

The female holotype has a body length of 17.4 mm. In life the carapace and legs are dark chocolate-brown.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in north-west Western Australia in the Cape Range, within the Carnarvon bioregion, some 1100 km north of Perth. Its habitat is characterised by coastal sandplains and spinifex grasslands on limestone hills.