Beregama aurea, sometimes called the golden huntsman, is a species of spider endemic to Queensland and parts of New South Wales, Australia. It is a member of the genus Beregama of huntsman spiders. It is the second-largest known species of spider.
Description
This species closely resembles Beregama cordata.Atkinson, Ron (6 May 2018). "Beregama cordata". Find-a-Spider Guide for the Spiders of Southern Queensland. Retrieved 30 October 2022. It also resembles several other Australian huntsman spiders, especially species from the genus Neosparassus, although it is much larger than most Neosparassus spiders.Atkinson, Ron (21 January 2022). "Beregama aurea". The Find-a-Spider Guide for the Spiders of Southern Queensland. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
It is notable for its size, with adult specimens weighing over 5.5 grams and measuring up to 15 cm (6 in) across the forelegs. This makes it the largest species of huntsman spider in Australia, and the second-largest in the world.
Range The species is mostly found in Far North Queensland, but is occasionally found as far south as Ballina, New South Wales.
References
External links
"Golden Huntsman, Beregama aurea - Care guide". Minibeast Wildlife. Retrieved 30 October 2022.