Animalz

Canaima

  • Canaima avila

    The male ocular area is moderately raised. The male sternum is wider than long. The male abdomen is globular. Most specimens were collected in masses of dead leaves and other debris suspended among lianas and other vegetation about 1–2 m above ground. It is known from the type locality in Miranda, Venezuela.

  • Canaima guaquira

    The male ocular area is slightly raised. The male sternum is wider than long. The male abdomen is oval. Most specimens were collected in dead bamboo sheaths on the ground, but the species seemed common in general forest leaf litter. It is known from the type locality in Yaracuy, Venezuela.

  • Canaima guaraque

    The male ocular area is slightly raised. The male sternum is wider than long. The male abdomen is globular. Spiders were brushed from moss growing on rocks near a small forest stream. It is known from the type locality in Merida, Venezuela.

  • Canaima loca

    The male ocular area is slightly raised. The male sternum is wider than long. The male abdomen is oval. At Laguna Negra, it was abundant in leaf litter, especially under Cecropia leaves. When leaves were turned, spiders ran rapidly and erratically, eventually dropping off. It is known from the type locality in Trujillo, Venezuela.

  • Canaima perlonga

    The male ocular area is slightly raised. The male sternum is wider than long. The male abdomen is oval. Spiders were found under decaying logs and dead leaves on the ground. It is known from the type locality in Lara, Venezuela.