Sahydroaraneus


Sahydroaraneus is a genus of spiders in the family Theraphosidae. It is found in India and was first described in 2014 by Mirza & Sanap.

Species

As of 2023, it contains 4 species, all in India.
  1. Sahydroaraneus collinus - Pocock, 1899
  2. Sahydroaraneus hirsti - Mirza & Sanap, 2014
  3. Sahydroaraneus raja -
  4. Sahydroaraneus sebastiani - Sunil Jose, 2017

    Description

They are hirsute, featuring long setae on the fourth tarsi. They have thick black setae on the dorsal surface of the chelicerae. The primary tibial apophysis consists of a basal stalk, from which arises a thin, elongated black spine. A secondary tibial apophysis is absent.

Behaviour and Ecology

They usually live in moist deciduous forests under rocks or decaying logs and make a horizontal tubular network of webs for retreat. They remain hidden during the daytime and forage during night.