Austrammo monteithi

Fact Box Species: Austrammo monteithi (This ID suggested by Dr Robert Raven (QM) and as shown in the gnaphosoid paper published by Norman Platnick. This is the only known Austrammo species in Eastern Australia, which is where this spider was found) Family: Ammoxenidae Body length: female: 6 mm male: 4 mm Habitat: Probably in a crevice web or wandering at ground level in leaf litter or bare ground Toxicity: Unknown but probably too small to be danerous to humans

Another view Another view Webbing in crevice The matching male? Another view Eye pattern Another male Underneath male

Distinguishing features of this kind of spider are its dark colouring and iridescent sheen. It is a fast-moving ground spider.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Some gnaphosids and gnaphosoid species.