| Taxon | Cycloctenidae |
|---|---|
| Authority | Simon, 1898 |
| Diversity | 9 genera, 81 species |
Cycloctenidae is a family of spiders first described by Eugène Simon in 1898.[1]
Distribution
Most genera are endemic to New Zealand, with one genus also found in Australia, and another endemic to Indonesia.[2]
Genera
As of January 2026, this family includes nine genera and 81 species:[2]
- Cycloctenus L. Koch, 1878 – Australia, New Zealand
- Galliena Simon, 1898 – Indonesia
- Orepukia Forster & Wilton, 1973 – New Zealand
- Pacificana Hogg, 1904 – New Zealand
- Pakeha Forster & Wilton, 1973 – New Zealand
- Paravoca Forster & Wilton, 1973 – New Zealand
- Plectophanes Bryant, 1935 – New Zealand
- Toxopsiella Forster, 1964 – New Zealand
- Uzakia Koçak & Kemal, 2008 – New Zealand
References
- ^ Simon, E. (1898). Histoire naturelle des araignées
- ^ "Family Cycloctenidae Simon, 1898". World Spider Catalog. doi:10.24436/2. Retrieved 2026-01-22.