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Tendarapo
Arthropods

Tailless Whip Spider

Phrynus operculatus

Authorship: Pocock

Records

These interesting spiders were found near IMRS HQ in pit-fall traps.

Sources

[Lenhart (UTEP), J.D.Johnson (UTEP), Riveroll (UTEP), Maldonado et al., 2006]

Taxonomic Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumArthropoda (Arthropods)
SubphylumChelicerata (Scorpions and spiders)
ClassArachnida
OrderAMBLYPYGI (Whip Spiders)
FamilyPHRYNIDAE (Whip Spider Family)
GenusPhrynus
Speciesoperculatus

Recent Observations

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rodrigogdiazOct 24, 202662778 Col. Francisco Javier Mina, Mor., México
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hgmargotOct 23, 202663729 San Pancho, Nayarit, Mexico
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ingmar_gaberleSep 15, 2024Eimsbüttel, Hamburg, Deutschland
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enriquevaldezeOct 12, 2026Escuela Normal Superior, Yucalpetén, 97238 Mérida, Yuc., México
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observation #409083527
jonnekaOct 7, 2026Vía 137, Turrubares, San Jose, CR
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mar_y_sierra_silvestreOct 15, 202682827 Sin., México
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sophia0814Unknown dateCentro, Minatitlán, Ver., México
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observation #408396575
fam_marin_floresOct 9, 2026Circuito Mediterráneo, Solidaridad, Q. Roo., MX
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robertorojoOct 13, 202640880 El Posquelite, Gro., México
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robertorojoOct 12, 2026Zihuatanejo de Azueta, MX-GR, MX