Aspects of the Ecology and Behaviour of the Seychelles TheraphosidNesiergus insulanus(Arachnida: Araneae: Theraphosidae)

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Burrow structure and microhabitat characteristics ofNesiergus insulanus(Araneae: Theraphosidae) from Frégate Island, Seychelles

“…Three species of Nesiergus are recognized which are likely endemic to Seychelles. Simon 1903 is the type species and is known from Frégate and L'Îlot Frégate Islands (Canning et al 2013), with anecdotal and photographic evidence from naturalists on Cousine Island indicating that it may be more widely distributed than currently recognized. Benoit 1978 is known from Frégate, Récife, Silhouette and Curieuse;…”