| Taxon | Arkyidae |
|---|---|
| Authority | L. Koch, 1872 |
| Subdivision ranks | Genera |
| Diversity | 2 genera, 38 species |
Arkyidae, also known as triangular spiders,[1] is a family of araneomorph spiders first described by Ludwig Carl Christian Koch in 1872 as a subfamily of Araneidae, and later elevated to a full family in 2017.[2]
Genera
As of January 2026, this family includes two genera and 38 species:[2]
- Arkys Walckenaer, 1837 – Indonesia, Australia, New Caledonia, New Guinea
- Demadiana Strand, 1929 – Australia
References
- ^ "Triangular Spiders and Allies (Family Arkyidae)". iNaturalist Australia. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
- ^ "Family Arkyidae L. Koch, 1872". World Spider Catalog. doi:10.24436/2. Retrieved 2026-01-18.