Denticulathys

Denticulathys is a monotypic genus of African spiders in the family Lathyidae containing the single species, Denticulathys amaataaidoo.

Distribution

Denticulathys amaataaidoo has been recorded from the Central African Republic and Gabon.

Etymology

The genus name is a combination of Latin "dent-", referring to the denticulation observed on the patellar apophysis of the male palp, and the related genus Lathys.
The specific name honors Ghanaian author, academic and politician Ama [Ata Aidoo].