18 observations
Togacantha nordviei
Togacantha nordviei
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Arthropoda βΊClass: Arachnida βΊOrder: Araneae βΊFamily: Araneidae βΊGenus: Togacantha
About
Togacantha is a genus of African orb-weaver spiders containing the single species, Togacantha nordviei. It was first described as a subgenus of Gasteracantha by Friedrich Dahl in 1914, and was later elevated to genus status. Only the female was known until a male was found and described in 1982.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Togacantha nordviei is Togacantha nordviei.
- Togacantha nordviei belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Togacantha nordviei belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Togacantha nordviei belongs to the class Arachnida.
- Togacantha nordviei belongs to the order Araneae.
- Togacantha nordviei belongs to the family Araneidae.
- Togacantha nordviei belongs to the genus Togacantha.