New Record of Ancylometes rufus (Walckenaer, 1837) (Araneae: Ctenidae) in Peru, with observation of predation by Tityus and verification of specimens present on the European market as Ancylometes sp. Ama

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New Record of Ancylometes rufus (Walckenaer, 1837) (Araneae: Ctenidae) in Peru, with observation of predation by Tityus and verification of specimens present on the European market as Ancylometes sp. Ama

Ancylometes Bertkau, 1880 is a Neotropical genus that currently contains 11 species (World Spider Catalog 2023). They are one of the largest Araneomorphae spiders, whose leg span can reach up to 20 cm. They lead an aquatic lifestyle, living near streams and reservoirs (www.wanderingspiders.net 2024).

Szymański, Dominik & Szymański, Dawid. (2024). New Record of Ancylometes rufus (Walckenaer, 1837) (Araneae: Ctenidae) in Peru, with observation of predation by Tityus and verification of specimens present on the European market as Ancylometes sp. Ama.