First catalog of spiders of Egypt (Araneae)

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  First catalog of spiders of Egypt (Araneae) Abstract This study provides a comprehensive catalog of the spider fauna of Egypt, comprising 389 species assigned to 197 genera and 40 families. For each species, all published locality records are compiled and accompanied by complete bibliographic references. The dataset has been carefully reviewed and critically evaluated in light of the most recent taxonomic and faunistic information. Among the recorded species, 55 (14.13%) are currently known only from Egypt and are thus considered endemic. Based on the World Spider Catalog (2026), 28 species are treated as nomina dubia, 23 species lack confirmed records from Egypt, which is not correct, 10 have to be omitted from the Egyptian list and 8 are species inquirenda. Despite the relatively high number of documented species, the Egyptian araneofauna remains insufficiently explored. Given the country’s ecological diversity and biogeographical position, further research is expected to signi...

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.