Ctenus hibernalis

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Ctenus hibernalis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Infraorder: Araneomorphae
Family: Ctenidae
Genus: Ctenus
Species:
C. hibernalis
Binomial name
Ctenus hibernalis
Hentz, 1844

Ctenus hibernalis, or the Alabama wandering spider, is a species of wandering spider in the family Ctenidae. It is found in the United States, almost exclusively within the state of Alabama.[1][2][3][4][5]

Range and Habitat[edit]

Found primarily above the fall line in the state of Alabama. Generally prefers rocky mixed woodland relatively close to water. Sometimes invades human structures. [6]

Venom[edit]

Ctenus hibernalis has a complex venom with neurotoxic components. Anecdotal reports of medical significance to humans are so far unsupported.[7]


References[edit]

  1. ^ "Ctenus hibernalis Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
  2. ^ "Ctenus hibernalis". GBIF. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
  3. ^ "Ctenus hibernalis". NMBE World Spider Catalog. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
  4. ^ https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/298353-Ctenus-hibernalis
  5. ^ https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/298353-Ctenus-hibernalis
  6. ^ "Characterization of the Venom Proteome for the Wandering Spider, Ctenus hibernalis (Aranea: Ctenidae) Cole Et al. 2016"