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Horrid Ground-weaver

Nothophantes horridus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Arachnida ›Order: Araneae ›Family: Linyphiidae ›Genus: Nothophantes

About

Nothophantes is a genus of spiders in the family Linyphiidae (more commonly known as sheet weavers or money spiders). It has one species, Nothophantes horridus, also known as the horrid ground-weaver, an extremely rare species of spider endemic to the United Kingdom. First discovered in 1989, it is only known to inhabit one small geographical area of less than 1 km2, in the city of Plymouth. The species' name is derived from the Greek words notho, meaning...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Horrid Ground-weaver?
The scientific name of Horrid Ground-weaver is Nothophantes horridus.
What is the conservation status of Horrid Ground-weaver?
The Horrid Ground-weaver has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
What kingdom does Horrid Ground-weaver belong to?
Horrid Ground-weaver belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Horrid Ground-weaver belong to?
Horrid Ground-weaver belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Horrid Ground-weaver belong to?
Horrid Ground-weaver belongs to the class Arachnida.
What order does Horrid Ground-weaver belong to?
Horrid Ground-weaver belongs to the order Araneae.
What family does Horrid Ground-weaver belong to?
Horrid Ground-weaver belongs to the family Linyphiidae.
What genus does Horrid Ground-weaver belong to?
Horrid Ground-weaver belongs to the genus Nothophantes.