Euagridae is a family of mygalomorph spiders that includes a variety of genera and species distributed primarily in the Southern Hemisphere, especially in Australia, New Zealand, Africa, and parts of South America. Comprehensive taxonomic resources such as the World Spider Catalog and the relevant Wikipedia entry compile a full inventory of recognized species within this family.
The family currently comprises the following genera, each of which contains multiple described species:
| Genus | Geographic Distribution | Notable Species (examples) |
|---|---|---|
| Euagrus | North America (USA, Mexico) and Central America | Euagrus mexicanus, Euagrus pacificus |
| Allothele | Southern Africa | Allothele australis, Allothele monardi |
| Australothele | Eastern Australia (Queensland, New South Wales) | Australothele maculata, Australothele nigriceps |
| Caledothele | New Caledonia | Caledothele crassifemur |
| Cethegus | Australia (Western Australia, Queensland) | Cethegus pallipes, Cethegus robustus |
| Carrai | Eastern Australia | Carrai hopkinsi |
| Phyxioschema | Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Tajikistan) | Phyxioschema rothi |
| Namirea | Australia (Queensland, New South Wales) | Namirea eungella |
| Stenygrocercus | New Caledonia, Vanuatu | Stenygrocercus claudi |
| Vilchura | Chile | Vilchura brunnea |
| Leptothele | Indonesia (Sulawesi) | Leptothele belem |
| Paramiops | South America (Brazil) | Paramiops unicolor |
(The above list includes only a selection of genera and representative species; many additional species are described within each genus.)
Accessing the Complete List
For a full, up‑to‑date inventory of all Euagridae species—including synonymies, author citations, and taxonomic revisions—consult the following authoritative sources:
-
World Spider Catalog (WSC) – Provides a continuously updated checklist of spider species worldwide. The Euagridae entry lists every accepted species name, original description, and relevant literature.
Website: https://wsc.nmbe.ch -
Wikipedia – “List of Euagridae species” – Summarizes the WSC data in tabular form, often including distribution maps and links to individual species articles where available.
-
Primary taxonomic literature – Original species descriptions and subsequent revisions published in arachnological journals (e.g., Journal of Arachnology, Zootaxa) are the primary sources for detailed morphological and ecological information.
Notes on Taxonomic Stability
- The family Euagridae has undergone recent revisions; several genera formerly placed in Dipluridae have been transferred to Euagridae based on molecular phylogenetic studies. Consequently, the number of recognized species can change as new analyses are published.
- Synonymies (different names referring to the same species) are common in historic literature; the World Spider Catalog reflects the most widely accepted current nomenclature.
Summary
While a concise enumeration of every Euagridae species is extensive, the family is represented by approximately 30 genera and over 150 described species worldwide. The complete, authoritative list is maintained by the World Spider Catalog and is reflected in the Wikipedia article titled “List of Euagridae species.”
