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Seqocrypta bancrofti

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Seqocrypta bancrofti
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Infraorder: Mygalomorphae
Family: Barychelidae
Genus: Seqocrypta
Species:
S. bancrofti
Binomial name
Seqocrypta bancrofti
Raven, 1994[1]

Seqocrypta bancrofti is a species of mygalomorph spider in the Barychelidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1994 by Australian arachnologist Robert Raven. The specific epithet bancrofti honours Australian medical naturalist Thomas Lane Bancroft in recognition of his contributions to natural science.[1][2]

Distribution and habitat

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The species occurs in north-eastern New South Wales in rainforest habitats. The type locality is Poverty Creek, near Tenterfield.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Raven, RJ (1994). "Mygalomorph spiders of the Barychelidae in Australia and the western Pacific". Memoirs of the Queensland Museum. 35 (2): 291–706 [483]. Retrieved 2023-07-10.
  2. ^ a b "Species Seqocrypta bancrofti Raven, 1994". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. Retrieved 2023-07-10.