Xenocytaea triramosa explained

Xenocytaea triramosa is a jumping spider.

Name

The epitheton triramosa refers to the three-part retrolateral tibial apophysis (RTA) of the male palp.

Description

Xenocytaea triramosa males are about 4 mm long, with females up to 5.5 mm.

Distribution

Xenocytaea triramosa is only known from Viti Levu, Fiji.

References

• Berry, J.W., Beatty, J.A. & Proszynski, J. (1998). Salticidae of the Pacific Islands. III. Distribution of Seven Genera, with Description of Nineteen New Species and Two New Genera. Journal of Arachnology 26(2):149-189. PDF