Lycinus frayjorge is a mygalomorph spider of Chile, named after its type locality: Parque Nacional Fray Jorge, Limarí, Region IV (Coquimbo).^[1] The female spermathecae are most similar to those of L. gajardoi, which differs by the less numerous maxillary cuspules, the lighter scopula IV, and the presence of pseudopreening combs.

Description

• Female: total length {{convert|24.9|mm|in}}; cephalothorax length {{convert|9.9|mm|in}}, width {{convert|8.8|mm|in}}; cephalic region length {{convert|6.55|mm|in}}, width {{convert|6.6|mm|in}}; fovea width {{convert|1.4|mm|in}}; medial ocular quadrangle length {{convert|0.84|mm|in}}, width {{convert|1.35|mm|in}}; labium length {{convert|1.05|mm|in}}, width {{convert|1.95|mm|in}}; sternum length {{convert|5.6|mm|in}}, width {{convert|4.5|mm|in}}. Its cephalic region is short, wide and convex. Its labium possesses 1 cuspule. A serrula is absent and its sternum is reborded. Chelicerae: rastellum is formed by numerous small, short and blunt cusps. Its cephalothorax is yellowish-brown, with dark striae, while its legs are a uniformly yellowish-brown colour and the dorsal abdomen is dark-brown, with a chevron as in L. epipiptus, but almost hidden by a dark pubescence and pigmentation.^[1]

Distribution and Behaviour

Only from its type locality, Region IV (Coquimbo Region). They are found in a habitat similar to that described for Chaco socos, at the side of a ravine, from burrows closed with the typical double flap.

See also

• Spider anatomy
• List of Nemesiidae species
• Regions of Chile

References