Spariolenus
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| Spariolenus | |
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| S. tigris | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Sparassidae |
| Genus: | Spariolenus Simon, 1880[1] |
| Type species | |
| S. tigris Simon, 1880 | |
| Species | |
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Spariolenus is a genus of Asian huntsman spiders that was first described by Eugène Louis Simon in 1880.[2] They are found in the Middle East reaching 15–16 cm.
The name in greek latin. Spar means "Cave-dweller". iolenus means " the middle east habitat".[citation needed]
Description
Spariolenus are fast-moving cave dwelling predators that prey on cave crickets.[2] The largest species is the Spariolenus iranomaximus which reaches 15 cm.[3]
