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A CHECKLIST OF SPIDERS (ARACHNIDA: ARANEAE)
FROM PENINSULAR MALAYSIA INCLUSIVE OF TWENTY NEW RECORDS
Y. Norma-Rashid
Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Email: ynorma@um.edu.my (Corresponding author)
Daiqin Li
Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore, 14 Science Drive 4, Singapore 117543, Republic of Singapore
ABSTRACT. – Spider literature exclusive to Peninsular Malaysia is lacking and this work fi lls that gap
with an annotated checklist of 425 species in 42 families and 238 genera. Twenty species are here listed
as new records for Peninsular Malaysia.
KEY WORDS. – Araneae, species list, new records, diversity, Malaysia.
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Date of Publication: 31 Aug.2009
© National University of Singapore
INTRODUCTION
The spider fauna of South East Asia is relatively well
known but that of Peninsular Malaysia is much less known
in contrast to neighboring Singapore. Little work has been
done on spiders and inventories exclusively on Peninsular
Malaysia. This would hamper research and needless to say
has important ramifi cations in terms of assessing the local
biodiversity. Such implications are further aggravated when
of late fundamental and baseline research are attracting less
fi nancial aid causing researchers to divert and concentrate
on biotechnology work.
In theory and had been enhanced through many fi ndings
that spiders have the applied potential, for example to
increase agricultural productivity in taking the role as
pest control and able to limit pest densities (Barrion &
Litsinger, 1995). Local possibilities, to name a few are from
the family Araneidae; Cyclosa bifi da and C. mulmeinensis
that predates on rice leafhoppers, Hasarius adansoni and
Plexippus petersi from family Salticidae also benefi cial as
biocontrol in ricefi elds.
Taxonomically, spiders are an important group globally
comprised of more than 40,000 species under 106 families
and 3,000 genera (Platnick, 2008). The Salticidae are the
most diverse family recorded accounting for many recent
discoveries and new species. This is no exception for
Peninsular Malaysia spider fauna where salticid new genus
and species were made by Zhang et al. (2006) in addition
to six new species and one new record from Singapore and
Malaysia (Zhang et al., 2003).
Such fi ndings are evident of many more potential unknowns
lurking in the Peninsular awaiting discovery. It is therefore
our hope and primary objective that this compilation would
provide baseline information to encourage interest in local
Arachnology.
MATERIAL AND METHODS
Specimens examined were collected from Peninsular
Malaysia and deposited in the Raffles Museum of
Biodiversity Research, National University of Singapore
(RMBR, NUS) by various Arachnologists and other workers
and by reviewing available literature which had included
Malaysian spiders primarily, Koh (1989), Murphy &
Murphy (2000), Song et al. (2002) and Platnick (2006).
The museum collections that were inspected included
very old materials dated back in the 1920s, for example
the species Lampropelma violaceopedes Abraham, 1924
(Family: Theraphosidae) was collected from Johore in
Nov.1923 and also from Langkawi and Kedah, Malaysia
on 23 Apr.1928.
The annotated checklist is presented in alphabetical
order of family in a format according to the sequence of:
RMBR catalogue numbers for the museum collections
that were examined are labeled as ZRC.ARA followed by
numerical series. A small number of specimens are yet to
be catalogued, thus unnumbered.
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RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Diversity of spiders
Together with old records (Table 1) and current new
records (Table 2), this work showed that the spider fauna
for Malaysia includes 425 species, belonging to 42 family
groups and 238 genera. From a global perspective this is
small as taxonomists currently recognize more than 40,000
species under 106 families and more than 3,000 genera
(Platnick, 2008). Workman (1896) compiled a total of 203
species in his book which had a majority of the illustrations
done from specimens collected from Singapore and Penang
and a smaller number representatives from Celebes, East
India, Java and New Guinea. More interestingly, Song et
al.(2002) summarized in his work where it was claimed
that Malaysia is home to 463 species of spiders from 42
families and 181 genera. This discrepancy from the current
report, can be explained by the fact that species from Sabah
and Sarawak were included in the list count. Murphy and
Murphy (2000) had a total of 284 species from Malaysia
and this observation is in accordance with that of Platnick
(2006) which had 276 species.
In terms of numerical dominance, salticids topped the list
with 107 species, some 24.9% of the total number of species
in Peninsular Malaysia. The presence of a substantial
species number makes Peninsular Malaysia of considerable
species richness. This is further supported by the existence
of local endemics, it is worthy to note that the greatest
number of endemics belonged to the families Liphistidae
(all 15 species) and Tetrablemmidae (10 of 11 species).
Interestingly also the so called hot spots are mainly from
areas of Batu Caves, National Park (Taman Negara) and
the highland resorts within Pahang state. It should be noted
that the level of endemism be regarded with caution as the
checklist produced here may not be through an exhaustive
sampling. Green (1999) cautioned that for a comprehensive
sampling, various techniques should be utilized also to
include day and night catches to ensure nocturnal spider
families are represented in such studies. Attention should
be drawn to the fact that although spiders maybe abundant
in Peninsular Malaysia but their presence had been poorly
documented.
Admittedly, the checklist here is not exhaustive and may
be inadequate to reveal the true diversity of Peninsular
Malaysian spiders. Nevertheless, this work constitutes an
effort which should be regarded as an attempt to spark
interest to study the local spider fauna.
Checklist on the new records and the available species
for Peninsular Malaysia examined in the RMBR, NUS. It
should be noted that the primary references for each species
are as indicated in Table 1, where Murphy & Murphy
(2000), Platnick (2006) and Song et. al.(2002) are cited.
Remarks for new records are given in Table 2.
ARANEIDAE Simon, 1895
Anepsion depressum (Thorell, 1877)
4 females, 1 male, Juara track, Pulau Tioman, Pahang, det.
D.X. Song, coll. D. Q. Li, 24 Jun.1999.
Cyclosa bifi da (Doleschall, 1859)
3 females, ZRC.ARA.82, Juara track, Pulau Tioman,
Pahang, det. D.X. Song, coll. D. Li, 24 Jun.1999.
C. insulana (Costa, 1834), new record
1 female, 1 male, ZRC.1994.66-67, garden in Genting,
Pahang, coll. J.A and F. Murphy, 1-15 Feb.1988.
Cyrtophora moluccensis (Doleschall, 1857), new record
1 male, ZRC.ARA.90, Paya mangrove, Pulau Tioman, det.
D.X. Song, coll. D. Li, 26 Jun.1999.
Gea spinipes C. L. Koch, 1843
1 female, ZRC.ARA.130, Genting, coll. J.A and F. Murphy,
1–15 Feb.1988.
CLUBIONIDAE Wagner, 1887
Clubiona meraukensis Chrysanthus, 1967, new record
1 female, ZRC.ARA.64, Paya mangrove, Pulau Tioman,
det. D.X. Song, coll. D.Q. Li, 26 Jun.1990.
CORINNIDAE Karsch, 1880
Oedignatha mogamoga Marples, 1995
1 male, 2 females, loop trail near Sg. Kanchin, pitfall,
Rompin, Pahang, det. Murphy, 20 Jul.1990.
LIOCRANIDAE Simon, 1897
Teutamus politus Thorell, 1890
1 female, pitfall, loop trail near Sg. Kinchin, Rompin,
Pahang, det. Murphy, 20 June 1990.
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Table 1. The spider species list belonging to Peninsular Malaysia (PM) / Malaysia (MAL) and other country distributions compiled from
references as indicated in columns 2 and 3. Other countries where abbreviated are as follows: AU=Australia, BO=Borneo, CB=Cambodia,
CH=China, HK=Hong Kong, IND=India, Indon=Indonesia, JA=Java, JP=Japan, MY=Myanmar,NG=New Guinea, PH=Philipines,
PK=Pakistan, SB=Sabah, SL=Sri Lanka, SP=Singapore, SR=Sarawak, SU=Sumatra, SUL=Sulawesi, TL=Thailand, TW=Taiwan,
VN=Vietnam.
Country Distributions From Sources
Species List Murphy & Murphy (2000) N. Platnick (2006) Song et al. (2002)
LIPHISTIIDAE
Liphistius batuensis Abraham, 1923 Bcaves MAL
L. desultor Schiodte, 1849 Penang MAL
L. endau Sedgwick, Platnick, 1987 Endau MAL
L. johore Platnick, Sedgwick, 1984 Johore MAL
L. kanthan Platnick, 1977 – MAL
L. laruticus Schwendinger, 1977 – MAL
L. langkawi Platnick, Sedgwick, 1984 Langkawi MAL
L. malayanus Abraham, 1923 Gunong Angsi MAL
L. m. cameroni Haupt, 1983 CHighlands MAL
L. murphyorum Platnick, Sedgwick, Penang MAL
1984
L. panching Platnick, Sedgwick, 1984 Gua Panching MAL
L. rufi pes Schwendinger, 1995 PM MAL
L. tempurung Platnick, 1997 – MAL
L. tioman Platnick, Sedgwick, 1984 Tioman MAL
L. yangae Platnick, Sedgwick, 1984 Perlis MAL
FAMILY: BARYCHELIDAE
Idioctis littoralis Abraham, 1924 PM, S-Kranji river SP MAL, SP
Rhianodes atratus (Thorell, 1890) Penang MAL
Sipalolasma aedifi catrix Abraham, 1924 PM, SP MAL MAL, PH, SP
S. ophiriensis Abraham, 1924 Johore, Mt Ophir MAL MAL, SP
FAMILY: CTENIZIDAE
Latouchia batuensis Roewer, 1962 Batu Caves MAL
FAMILY: HEXATHELIDAE
Macrothele segmentata Simon, 1892 Penang MAL
FAMILY: NEMISIIDAE
Damarchus cavernicola Abraham, 1924 Bcaves MAL
D. montanus (Thorell, 1890) PM SU
D. workmani Thorell, 1891 PM, SP SP MAL, SP
FAMILY: THERAPHOSIDAE
Chilobrachys andersoni (Pocock, 1895) PM MAL
Coremiocnemis cunicularia (Simon, Penang MAL
1892)
C. valida Pocock, 1895 * Penang, SP syn. C. validus Smith, 1987 MAL, SP
Cyriopagopus schioedtei (Thorell, 1891) Penang MAL
C. thorelli (Simon, 1901) Perak MAL
Haplopelma doriae (Thorell, 1890) PM, SR BO
H. minax (Thorell, 1897) PM MY, TL
H. salangensis (Strand, 1907) Malacca MAL
Lampropelma violaceopes Abraham, Penang, SP MAL MAL, SP
1924
Lyrognathus liewi West, 1991 Cameron Highlands MAL
L. robustus Smith, 1988 Cameron Highlands MAL
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Table 1. Continued.
Country Distributions From Sources
Species List Murphy & Murphy (2000) N. Platnick (2006) Song et al. (2002)
Phlogiellus inermis (Aussere, 1871) PM, SP MAL MAL, SP
Poecilotheria striata Pocock, 1895 Penang IND
Selenocosmia javanensis (Walckenaer, PM, SP MAL MAL, Indon, SP
1837)
S. tahanensis Abraham, 1924 Gunung Tahan MAL
FAMILY: ANAPIDAE
Crassignatha haeneli Wunderlich, 1995 Frasers Hill –
Pseudanapis parocula (Simon, 1899) PM MAL
FAMILY: ARANEIDAE
Actinacantha globulata (Walckenaer, PM, JA, SU SU, JA
1842)
Acusilas coccineus Simon, 1895 JA, SC, SP, TW MAL, Indon, SP
A. gentingensis Murphy & Murphy, – MAL
1983
A. malaccensis Murphy & Murphy, – MAL, SU
1983
Anepsion depressum (Thorell, 1877) PM, MY, SC, SP, SU, TW CH, MY to SUL Tioman, Indon, MY, SP
A. fuscolimbatum (Simon, 1901) – MAL
Arachnura melanura Simon, 1867 PM, CH, IND, JA, SU, TW IND, JP, SUL
Araneus papulatus (Thorell, 1887) PM, MY MAL
A. virgunculus (Thorell, 1890) PM, SU SU
A. reinwardti (Doleschall, 1859) all? MAL to NG
Argiope aemula (Walckenaer, 1842) SUL, probably all Indon to PH MAL, Indon, PH, SP, TL, VN
Cyclosa bifi da (Doleschall, 1859) Indon, all Indon to PH, NG Tioman, Indon, MY, SP, VN
C. camelodes (Thorell, 1878) PM NG
C. confraga (Thorell, 1892) PM, SP, VN MAL, IND
C. mulmeinensis (Thorell, 1887)*** all? Africa to JP, PH SP, PH
Cyrtarachne conica O.P.-Cambridge, – MAL SP
1901
Cyrtophora beccarii (Thorell, 1878) – MAL to NG MAL, Indon, SP
C. eczematica (Thorell, 1892) PM, JA, MY, SP MAL, JA, NG, SUL SP, Indon
Gasteracantha arcuata (Fabricius, 1793) all? MAL, Indon, MY, SP, TL
G. audouini Guerin, 1838 PM, BO, PH, SU PH, SU, Timor
G. cuspidata Koch, CL, 1837 PM, JA MAL, JA, Nicobar Is
G. diardi (Lucas, 1835) PM, CH, JA, SU, TL MAL, CH, TL MAL, Indon, SP, TL
G. doriae Simon, 1877 SR, BO, SP, SU MAL, Indon, SP
G. hesselti C. L. Koch, 1837 JA, probably all IND, CH to Moluccas MAL, Indon, MY, SP
G. fornicata (Fabricius, 1775) PM, AU, BO, JA, SU Quensland
G. geminata (Fabricius, 1798) PM, MY IND, SUL
G. mengei Keyserling, 1864 PM, BO, SP, SU MAL, BO, SUL
Gea spinipes C. L. Koch, 1843 E. Indies, probably all IND, CH, TW, Borneo MAL, Indon, MY, SP, VN
G. spinipes nigrifrons Simon, 1901 – MAL
G. subramata Thorell, 1890 SR, all IND, PH, NG MAL, MY, SP, PH
Mangora hemicraera (Thorell, 1890) Penang MAL
Milonia albula O. P.-Cambridge, 1899 PM, SP-Botanic G SP MAL, SP
Neogea egregia (Kulczynski, 1911) PM, MY, SP NG MAL, MY, SP
N. nocticolor (Thorell, 1887) PM, MY, SP IND to SU SB, Indon, SP
Ordgarius sexspinosus (Thorell, 1894) PM, MY, SP IND to JP, Indon MAL, MY, SP
Perilla teres Thorell, 1895 – MAL, MY, VN
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Table 1. Continued.
Country Distributions From Sources
Species List Murphy & Murphy (2000) N. Platnick (2006) Song et al. (2002)
Pitharatus junghuhni (Doleschall, 1859) – MAL, JA, SUL
Poltys apiculatus Thorell, 1898 PM, SP SP MAL, SP
P. dubius (Walckenaer, 1842) PM, JA, SU VN
P. illepidus C. L. Koch, 1843 SP, all? Indon to PH, AU MAL, Indon, SP, PH
Pronous affi nis Simon, 1901 – MAL
Thelacantha brevispina (Doleschall, all? AU, IND to PH, Madagascar MAL, Indon, MY, SP, PH
1857)
Zygiella calyptrata (Thorell, 1895) PM, CH, MY, SP –
Z. calyptrata (Workman & Workman, – MAL, CH, MY MAL, MY, SP
1894)
FAMILY: CLUBIONIDAE
Clubiona damirkovaci Deeleman- – MAL
Reinhold, 2001
Malamatidia vethi Deeleman-Reinhold, – MAL, BO
2001
Matidia trinotata Thorell, 1890 Penang SP MAL MAL, SP
Nusatidia aeria (Simon, 1897) PM, PH MAL
Pristidia prima Deeleman-Reinhold, – MAL, JA, SU
2001
Pteroneta saltans Deeleman-Reinhold, – MAL, BO, SUL, Sunda Is
2001
FAMILY: CORINNIDAE
Castoponera ciliata (Deeleman- PM, SU MAL
Reinhold, 1993)
Corinnomma harmandi Simon, 1886 PM, MY, SP, TL IND to CH, PH, SUL
C. severum (Thorell, 1877) – MAL MAL,CB,Indon,MY,PH,SP,TL
Oedignatha mogamoga Marples, 1995 – MAL, BO
O. scrobiculata Thorell, 1881 Penang, JA, SP IND, TW to PH MAL, Indon, SP
Pranburia mehannopi Deeleman- – MAL, CB, TL
Reinhold, 1993
FAMILY: CRYPTOTHELIDAE
Cryptothele sundaica Thorell, 1890 Penang, JA, SP, SU JA, SP, SUL MAL, Indon, SP
Acantheis longiventris Simon, 1897 – MAL, Indon
A. oreus (Simon, 1901) – MAL
FAMILY: CTENIDAE
Ctenus corniger F. O. P.-Cambridge, PM, SP S.Africa MAL, SP
1898
C. fl oweri F. O. P.-Cambridge, 1897 Penang MAL
C. fungifer Thorell, 1890 Penang MAL
C. valvularis (Hasselt, 1882) PM, JA, SU JA, SU
FAMILY: DEINOPIDAE
Deinopis kollari Doleschall, 1859 PM, MY MAL, MY
FAMILY: DESIDAE
Badumna exilis Thorell, 1890 PM, JA JA
B. hirsuta Thorell, 1890 PM, JA JA
Desis martensi C. L. Koch, 1872 PM, SP MAL MAL, SP
FAMILY: DICTYNIDAE
Penangodyna tibialis Wunderlich, 1995 Penang MAL
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Table 1. Continued.
Country Distributions From Sources
Species List Murphy & Murphy (2000) N. Platnick (2006) Song et al. (2002)
FAMILY: GNAPHOSIDAE
Drassodes brachythelis (Thorell, 1890) PM, SU SU
D. russulus (Thorell, 1890) PM, JA JA
FAMILY: HERSILIDAE
Hersilia sumatrana (Thorell, 1890) PM, BO, SU MAL, BO, IND, SU
FAMILY: SPARASSIDAE
Gnathopalystes crucifer (Simon, 1880) PM, JA MAL to JA
G. kochi (Simon, 1880) PM, JA, MY, SP, SU MAL, BO, IND, JA, MY, MAL, Indon, MY, SP
SU
Heteropoda boiei (Doleschall, 1859) MAL, JA, SU
H. furva Thorell, 1890 Penang MAL
H. imbecilla Thorell, 1892 – MAL, SU
H. leprosa Simon, 1884 MY, PM MAL, IND, MY
H. nebulosa Thorell, 1890 Penang MAL
H. parva Jager, 2000 MAL
H. sexpunctata Simon, 1885 MY, PM MAL, IND
Olios annandalei (Simon, 1901) – MAL
O. cursor (Thorell, 1894) PM, SP MAL MAL, SP
Pandercetes malleator Thorell, 1890 Penang
Rhitymna pinangensis (Thorell, 1891) Penang MAL
R. xanthopus Simon, 1901 Kelantan MAL
Sinopoda microphthalmus (Fage, 1929) B Caves MAL
Spariolenus tigris Simon, 1880 India, PM MAL, IND, PK
Stasina planithorax Simon, 1897 – MAL
Thelcticopis goramensis (Thorell, 1881) PM, NG MAL
T. modesta Thorell, 1890 Penang, SP MAL MAL, SP
T. pennata (Simon, 1901) Kelantan MAL
FAMILY: LINYPHIIDAE
Batueta voluta Locket, 1982 – MAL MAL, SP
Ceratinopsis blesti Locket, 1982 Batu Caves area, TL MAL MAL, SP
C. orientalis Locket, 1982 Frasers Hill MAL
Erigone bifurcata Locket, 1982 Frasers Hill, JA, PH MAL, PH, Karakatau
Johorea decorata Locket, 1982 – MAL MAL, SP
Kaestneria minima Locket, 1982 Batu caves MAL
Knischatiria tuberosa Wunderlich, 1995 Cameron Highlands MAL
Kuala versa Locket, 1982 Frasers Hill MAL
Nasoona chrysanthusi Locket, 1982 Frasers Hill, SP MAL MAL, SP
N. prominula Locket, 1982 Batu Caves area, TL MAL
Nematogmus dentimanus Simon, 1886 PM, JA, TL MAL to SL, JA
Neriene macella (Thorell, 1898) PM, SB, MY, TL MAL, CH, TL, MY
Parameioneta spicata Locket, 1982 Frasers Hill, PH MAL
Plectembolus trifl ectus Millidge, Kuala Lumpur MAL
R-Smith, 1992
Pseudomicrocentria simplex Locket, – MAL MAL, SP
1982
Tapinopa vara Locket, 1982 Frasers Hill MAL
Theoa tricaudata (Locket, 1982) Batu Caves area MAL, Seychelles
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Table 1. Continued.
Country Distributions From Sources
Species List Murphy & Murphy (2000) N. Platnick (2006) Song et al. (2002)
FAMILY: LIOCRANIDAE
Sesieutes emanapatus Deeleman- 1 – MAL
Reinhold, 200
Sphingius thecatus Thorell, 1890 Penang MAL
Teutamus politus Thorell, 1890 Penang MAL, TL
FAMILY: LYCOSIDAE
Lysania pygmaea Thorell, 1890 Penang MAL
Pardosa heterophthalmus (Simon, 1898) PM, JA, SU IND to JA
P. irretita Simon, 1886 PM, BO, TL MAL, BO, JA
P. laidlawi Simon, 1901 Perak MAL
P. pinangensis (Thorell, 1890) Penang, SU MAL, SU
P. pusiola (Thorell, 1891) PM, SR, JA, MY, AU IND to CH, JA
P. rabulana (Thorell, 1890) PM, JA, SP, SU MAL, JA, SU MAL, Indon, SP
P. semicana Simon 1885 Malacca MAL, CH, SL
Passiena spinicrus Thorell, 1890 Penang, HK, SU MAL, BO
Venonia coruscans Thorell, 1894 SP MAL, SP, TL
Zoica parvula (Thorell, 1895) PM, MY, TL MAL, TL, MY, SL
FAMILY: MIMETIDAE
Mimetus margaritifer Simon, 1901 Kelantan MAL
FAMILY: MYSMENIDAE
Crassignatna haeneli Wunderlich, 1995 Frasers Hill MAL
FAMILY: NEPHILIDAE
Herennia ornatissima (Doleschall, SB, Indon, all syn. H. multipunta MAL, MY, SP, TL, VT
1859) * (Doleschall, 1859)
Nephila pilipes (Fabricius, 1793) * all? syn N. maculata SP, MY, PH
Roewer, 1942
Nephilengys malabarensis Genting & Kinabalu Park-SB syn N.andamanensis Indon, MY, SP, TL
(Walckenaer, 1842) * (Tikader, 1977)
FAMILY: NESTICIDAE
Nesticella connectens Wunderlich, 1995 Cameron Highlands MAL
FAMILY: OCHYROCERATIDAE
Merizocera crinata (Fage, 1929) Batu Caves area MAL
Speocera stellafera Deeleman-Reinhold, Kuala Lumpur, TL MAL, TL
1995
FAMILY: OONOPIDAE
Gamasomorpha maschwitzi Wunderlich, Kuala Lumpur MAL
1995
Xyphinus xelo Deeleman-Reinhold, Kuala Lumpur MAL
1987
FAMILY: OXYOPIDAE
Oxyopes birmanicus Thorell, 1887 PM, MY, SC, SP, SU CH to SU, IND Tioman, Indon, MY, SP
O. gemellus Thorell 1891 PM MAL, Nicobar Is
O. imbellis Thorell 1890 Penang MAL
O. javanus Thorell, 1887 SP, probably all IN, CH to JA, PH MAL, MY, SP, TL
O. keyserlingi Thorell, 1881 PM, NG NG
O. lineatipes (C. L. Koch, 1847) SP, all? CH to PH, JA, SU MAL, MY, SP, TL
O. patalongensis Simon, 1901 MAL
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Table 1. Continued.
Country Distributions From Sources
Species List Murphy & Murphy (2000) N. Platnick (2006) Song et al. (2002)
FAMILY: PALPIMANIDAE
Boagrius pumilus Simon, 1893 MAL, SU MAL, Indon, SP
Sarascelis raffrayi Simon, 1893 MAL, IND MAL, SP
FAMILY: PHOLCIDAE
Belisana bohorok Huber, 2005 MAL, BO, SU
B. fraser Huber, 2005 MAL
B. leuser Huber, 2005 MAL, BO, TL, SU
B. nomis Huber, 2005 MAL, SP
B. sandakan Huber, 2005 MAL, BO, SU
B. strinatii Huber, 2005 MAL
Calapnita phyllicola Deeleman- PM, KM, SU MAL, BO, SU
Reinhold, 1986
C. vermiformis Simon, 1892 PM, JA,PH,SU MAL to SUL
Holocneminus multiguttatus (Simon, all MAL to SL, SUL
1905)
Mystes oonopiformis Bristowe, 1938 Parit Buntar MAL
Pholcus diopsis Simon, 1901 – MAL
P. vesculus Simon 1901 Perak MAL
Physocyclus globusus (Taczanowski, PM, SP, VN Cosmopolitan Cosmopolitan
1873)
Savarna tesselata (Simon, 1901) – MAL
Spermophora miser Bristowe, 1952 Batu Caves MAL
Uthina atrigularis Simon, 1901 PM, SP SP MAL
FAMILY: PISAURIDAE
Denrolycosa fusca Doleschall, 1859 PM, JA JA
Dolomedes femoralis Hasselt, 1882 PM,SU SU
D. poroculus Simon, 1901 – MAL
Eurychoera quadrimaculata Thorell, PM,SP MAL, SP
1897
Hygropoda longimana (Stoliczka, PM, India MAL, IND
1869)
H. prognatha Thorell, 1894 PM, SP SP MAL, SP
Polyboea vulpina Thorell, 1895 PM, MY, SP MAL, MY, SP, TL MAL, MY, SP
FAMILY: PSECHRIDAE
Fecenia macilenta (Simon, 1885) Malacca, SP? MAL
Psechrus argentatus (Doleschall, 1857) PM, SB, SP MAL to Queensland MAL, SP
P. singaporensis Thorell, 1894 PM, JA, SP, SU MAL, CH, JA, SU MAL, Indon, SP
P. torvus O.P.-Cambridge, 1869 PM, SL or IND, SP, TW? C, IND, TW, SL
FAMILY: SALTICIDAE
Agorius constrictus Simon 1901 PM, SP SP MAL, SP
A. graculipes Thorell, 1877 PM, SUL SUL
Anarrhotus fossulatus Simon, 1902 PM, SP MAL MAL, SP
Asemonea pinangensis Wanless, 1980 Penang MAL
Augustaea formicaria Szombathy, 1915 PM, SP SP
Bathippus pahang Zhang, Song & Li,
2003 – MAL (Endau, Pahang)
B. schalleri Simon 1902 Penang
Bavia aericeps Simon, 1877 PM, PH, SP, SU MAL to AU MAL, PH, SP
B. capistrata (C. L. Koch, 1846) – MAL
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Table 1. Continued.
Country Distributions From Sources
Species List Murphy & Murphy (2000) N. Platnick (2006) Song et al. (2002)
B. sexpunctata (Doleschall, 1859) JA, SP, SU MAL, Indon, SP
Bianor diversipes Simon 1901 Kelantan MAL
Bristowia heterospina Reimoser, 1934 PM, SC, SP, VN IND, JP MAL, SP, VN
Canama forceps (Doleschall, 1859) PM, JA NG
C. lacerans (Thorell, 1881) – MAL
Capocrossa politiventris Simon, 1901 Perak MAL
Carrhotus coronatus (Simon, 1885) PM, JA, MY, SU, SC, VN CH, VN to JA
C. malayanus Proszynski 1992 Kuala Lumpur MAL
C. sannio (Thorell, 1877) PM, JA, MY, SC, SU, VN IND to SUL
C. viduus (C. L. Koch, 1846) PM, JA, MY, SC, SP, SU IND to CH, JA MAL, Indon, MY, SP
Chrysilla delicata Thorell, 1892 PM, MY, SC, SU MY
C. doriai Thorell, 1890 PM, SU SU
Colyttus bilineatus Thorell, 1891 Penang, SU SU, Moluccas
Cosmophasis thalassina (C. L. Koch, PM, JA, SU MAL to AU MAL, Indon, SP
1846)
C. umbratica Simon, 1903 PM, SP, SU IND to SU
C. viridifasciata (Doleschall, 1859) PM, JA, SU SU to NG
Cytaea sinuata (Doleschall, 1859) PM, Indon, PH, SU PH to AU
Diplocanthopoda marina Abraham, Port Dickson MAL
1925
D. plocanthopoda (Thorell, 1881) – MAL to NG
Echeclus concinnus Thorell, 1890 Penang MAL
Emathis coprea (Thorell, 1890) PM, SU SU
Epocilla aurantiaca (Simon, 1885) PM, IND, MY MAL, IND
E. praetextata Thorell, 1887 PM, JA, MY, SP, SU MY to JA MAL, Indon, MY, SP
Euophrys kulczynskii Thorell, 1890 Penang –
Evarcha fl avocincta (C L. Koch, 1846) PM, Indon, JA, SC, SP, VN CH to JA MAL, Indon, SP, VN
Gelotia syringopalpis Wanless, 1984 Kuala Lumpur, SR, SC, SP MAL, BO, CH MAL, SP
Harmochirus brachiatus (Thorell, 1877) SU, probably all Bhutan to TW, IND, Indon MAL, MY, SP
Hasarius adansoni (Audouin, 1826) all? Cosmopolitan MAL, SP
Hyllus diardi (Walckanaer, 1837) all? MY, CH to JA MAL,Indon, MY, SP, TL, VN
H. janthinus (C. L. Koch, 1846) PM, JA, MY, SU MY to JA
H. lacertosus (C. L. Koch, 1846) PM, JA, SP, SU, VN VN to JA MAL, Indon, SP, VN
H. pudicus Thorell, 1895 PM, MY IND to MY
Icius glaucochirus (Thorell, 1890) PM, SU SU
Idastrandia orientalis (Szombathy,
1915) PM, SP MAL Indon, SP, VN
Irura pygaea (Thorell, 1891) Penang MAL
Laufeia perakensis (Simon, 1901) Perak, JA MAL to JA
Leikung kinabaluensis Benjamin, 2004 MAL, BO
L. porosa (Wanless, 1978) Fraser’s Hill MAL, SU
Ligurra aheneola (Simon, 1885) MAL
L. latidens (Doleschall, 1859) PM to PH, JA MAL to IND PH, SP
Mantius russatus Thorell, 1891 Penang MAL
Marpissa elata Thorell 1881 PM, NG –
Mintonia silvicola Wanless, 1987 Taman Negara MAL
Myrmarachne albicrurata Badcock, PM, TL syn M. ramosa Badcock 1918
1918 *
M. annandalei Simon, 1901 Kelantan MAL
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M. aureonigra Edmunds & Prozyn’ski, MAL, SP
2003
M. biseratensis Badcock, 1918 MAL
M. clavigera (Thorell, 1877) PM, SUL SU
M. cornuta Badcock, 1918 PM-Bukit Besar MAL, SP
M. cuneata Badcock, 1918 Bukit Besar, Talun, Ged MAL
M. gedongensis Badcock, 1918 PM-Gedong, B Besar
M.grossa Edmunds & Prosyn’ski, 2003 MAL
M. hirsutipalpi Edmunds & Prosyn’ski,
2003 MAL
M. hispidacoxa Edmunds & Prosyn’ski,
2003 MAL
M. kochi Reimoser, 1925 MAL, SU, Indon
M. malayana Edmunds & Prosyn’ski, MAL
2003
M. manducator (Westwood, 1841) MAL, IND, MY, SU MAL, Indon, MY, SP
M. maxillosa (Koch CL, 1846) PM, JA, MY, SC, SP, SU MY to CH, PH, SUL MAL, Indon, MY, PH, SP
M. wanlessi Edmunds & Prosyn’ski, MAL
2003
M. turriformis Badcock, 1918 PM-Bukit Besar, Talum MAL
Neobrettus sumatranus Logunov, 1998 MAL, Indon, NG
N. tibialis (Proszynski, 1978) PM, Bhutan MAL, BO
Orsima ichneumon (Simon, 1901) PM, SR, SU MAL, BO, SU
Pancorius protervus (Simon, 1902) MAL MAL, SP
Panysinus nitens Simon, 1901 PM, SU MAL, SU
Paracyrba wanlessi Zabka, Kovac, Selangor MAL
1996
Phaeacius malayensis Wanless, 1981 PM, SP, SU MAL, SP, SU MAL, Indon, SP
Phidippus severus (Thorell, 1891) Penang –
P. suavis (Simon, 1885) PM, SC, VN Nepal to MAL
Phintella versicolor (C. L. Koch, 1846) all? CH, Korea, Hawaii, JP, MAL, Indon, MY, SP, VN
SU, TW
P. vittata (C. L. Koch, 1846) all? Indon to PH MAL, Indon, PH, SP, VN
Plexippus malayensis Simon, 1864 Malacca nomina dubia*
Portia assamensis Wanless, 1978 PM, Assam, MY IND to MAL
P. carassipalpis Peckham, Peckham, PM, Kucing, SP, SR BO, SP MAL, Indon, SP
1907
P. labiata (Thorell, 1887) MY, all? SL to PH MAL, Indon, MY, PH, SP, TL
Pseudamycus albomaculatus (Hasselt, PM, JA, SU MAL to JA
1882)
Pseudicius decemnotatus Simon 1885 PM, SP SP MAL, SP
P. maureri Proszynski, 1992 Batu Caves MAL
Pystira ephippigera (Simon, 1885) PM, BO, SP, SU SU
Rhene albigera (C. L. Koch, 1848) PM, Indon, SC, SU IND to Korea, SU
R. bufo (Doleschall, 1859) PM, Indon, MY, SU MY to SU
R. fl avigera (C. L. Koch, 1848) PM, SB, SC, SP, SU, VN CH, VN, SU
R. hirsuta (Thorell, 1877) PM, Indon, SUL SUL
R. nigrita (C. L. Koch, 1846) PM, SU, Indon Indon
R. rubrigera (Thorell, 1887) PM, MY, SC, SU, VN IND to CH, SU, Hawaii
Siler pulcher Simon, 1901 Kelantan MAL
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Sparbambus gombakensis (Zhang, ****
Woon & Li)
Spartaeus spinimanus (Thorell, 1878) PM, SR, JA, SP, SU SL to BO MAL, Indon, SP
S. wildtracki Wanless, 1987 Taman Negara MAL
Stagetillus semiostrinus (Simon, 1901) MAL
Taraxella hillyardi Wanless, 1987 PM-Gunung Jerai MAL
Telemonia festiva Thorell, 1887 MY, all? MY to JA MAL, Indon, MY, SP, VN
T. luteocincta (Thorell, 1891) MAL
Thiania bhamoensis Thorell, 1887 MY, all? MY to SU MAL, MY, SP
T. pulcherrima C. L. Koch, 1846 PM, IC, JA, SU MAL, SL, SUL, VN
T. sinuata Thorell, 1890 Penang MAL
T. subserena Simon, 1901 Perak MAL
Thorelliola ensifera (Thorell, 1877) SUL, all MAL to SUL, Hawaii Indon, SP, South Pacifi c Is.
FAMILY: SCYTODIDAE
Scytodes cavernarum Roewer, 1962 Batu Caves MAL
S. magna Bristowe, 1952 Batu Caves MAL
S. pallida Doleschall, 1859 * Genting & Frasers, Indon, SP syn. S. pallidus Wang, 1994 Indon, SP, PH
Stedocys leopoldi (Giltay, 1935) Frasers Hill MAL
FAMILY: SELENOPIDAE
Selenops aculeatus Simon, 1901 Perak MAL
FAMILY: STENOCHILIDAE
Colopea malayana Lehtinen, 1982 PM, SP, TL MAL, SP, TL MAL, SP, TL
C. pusilla (Simon, 1893) PM, PH, SP MAL, PH MAL, PH, SP
FAMILY: SYMPHYTOGNATHIDAE
Anapistula jerai Harvey 1998 MAL, BO, Kalimantan
FAMILY: TELEMIDAE
Apneumonella jacobsoni Brignoli, 1977 PM, SU MAL, SU
FAMILY: TETRABLEMMIDAE
Ablemma gombakense Wunderlich, 1995 Kuala Lumpur MAL
Brignoliella michaeli Lehtinen, 1981 Penang MAL MAL, SP
Lamania kraui (Shear, 1978) Pahang-Krau Reserve MAL
Paculla cameronensis Shear, 1978 Cameron Highlands MAL
P. negara Shear, 1978 Taman Negara MAL
P. sulaimani Lehtinen, 1981 Taman Negara MAL
Pahanga centenialis Lehtinen, 1981 Kuala Lumpur MAL
P. dura Shear, 1979 Frasers Hill MAL
Perania cerastes Schwendinger, 1994 Maxwell Hill 1200m MAL
P. coryne Schwendinger, 1994 Cameron Highlands MAL
Sulaimania vigelandi Lehtinen, 1981 PM-Kota Tinggi MAL
FAMILY: TETRAGNATHIDAE
Leucauge argentina (Hasselt, 1882) PH, SP, SU MAL, Indon, SP, PH
L. argentina nigriceps Thorell, 1890 Penang MAL MAL, Indon, PH, SP
L. celebesiana (Walckenaer, 1841) PM, PH, SC, SP, SU IND to CH, JP, NG, SUL Indon, SP
L. granulata (Walckenaer, 1841) JA, PM, SU Sunda Is to AU
L. quadrifasciata (Thorell, 1890) PM, SU MAL, Nias IS
L. tessellata (Thorell, 1887) * PM, MY, VN syn. L. lygisma Wang, 1991
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Mesida gemmea (Hasselt, 1882) PM, JA, MY, SP, SU MY to JA, TW MAL, Indon, MY, SP
Opadometa grata (Guerin, 1838) PM, NG, SP SU Indon, NG,Solomon Is Indon, MY, SP
Orsinome phrygiana Simon, 1901 PM, JA, SU MAL
O. vethi (Hasselt, 1882) PM, JA, SU MAL, CH, JA, SU
Tetragnatha chauliodus (Thorell, 1890) Penang, all MY to NG, JP MAL, MY, SP
T. hasselti Thorell, 1890 PM, JA, MY, SU, TL IND, SUL
T. isidis (Simon, 1880) PM, SU Europe to SU
T. lineata Roewer, 1942 MAL
T. mandibulata Walckenaer, 1842 Mariana Is, all? Africa, AU, PH Tioman, Indon, MY, SP, TL
T. maxillosa Thorell, 1895 * PM, JA, MY, PH, SC, SP, syn. T listeri Gravely, 1921 MAL, MY, PH, SP, TL, VN
TL & VN
T. serra Doleschall, 1857 Indon, HK, JA, SC, SP, SU,
TL
T. virescens Okuma, 1979 PM, IND, PH, TL IND, SL to Indon, PH
Tylorida stellimicans (Simon, 1885) MAL
T. ventralis (Thorell, 1877) SUL, all IND to TW, JP, NG MAL, Indon, MY, SP
FAMILY: THERIDIIDAE
Achaearanea mundula (C. L. Koch, PM, AU, MY, SC, SP IND to Caledonia MAL, Indon, MY,SP
1872)
Argyrodes fasciatus Thorell, 1892 MAL, SP MAL, SP
A. fi ssifrons O.P. -Cambridge, 1869 Tioman-MAL, Indon, MY,
SP, TL
A. fragilis Thorell 1877 PM, SUL SUL
A. kualensis Hogg, 1927 Kuala Lumpur MAL
A. miniaceus (Doleschall, 1857) PM, Indon, SC, SP Korea, JP, AU MAL, Indon, SP
Anelosimus agnar Agnarsson, 2006 MAL
A. kohi Yoshida, 1993 MAL, SP SP
Coleosoma blandum O.P. Cambridge, Johore, Sri Lanka and all Cosmopolitan MY, SP, Cosmopolitan
1882
Episinus rhomboidalis (Simon, 1895) PM, SP, MY Cameroon MAL, MY, SP
Molione triacantha Thorell, 1892 PM ,SC, SP, TW MAL, SP, TW MAL, SP
M. uniacantha Wunderlich, 1995 PM, SU MAL, SU
Phoroncidia lygeana (Walckenaer, 1841) JA, SU, all? MAL, SU
Steatoda parakensis Simon, 1901 Perak MAL
Theridion labeculosum Workman, 1900 PM, SP – MAL, SP
T. ludus Simon, 1880 MAL to AU, Caledonia
T. perpusillum Simon, 1885 Malacca MAL
T. subradiatum Simon, 1901 MAL
FAMILY: THERIDIOSOMATIDAE
Andasta cyclosina Simon, 1901 MAL
Theridiosoma cyclosina (Simon, 1901) Perak
T. nebulosum Simon, 1901 MAL
FAMILY: THOMISIDAE
Alcimochthes limbatus Simon 1885 Malacca, SC, SP, SU, TW, CH, JP, SP, TW, VN MAL, MY, SP, VN
VN
Amyciaea forticeps (P.-Cambridge, O, PM, SL, JA, MY, SC, SP MAL,JA,MY,SL MAL, Indon, MY, SP
1873)
Angaeus rhombifer Thorell, 1890 PM, SP, SU MAL, SU MAL, Indon, MY, SP
Cebrenninus annulatus (Thorell, 1890) PM, SU SU
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Hedana morgani (Simon, 1885) Malacca MAL
Loxobates ornatus Thorell, 1891 Penang MAL
Misumenops nepenthicola (Pocock, SB, SP, SU MAL, SP
1898)
Oxytate virens (Thorell, 1891) Nicobar Is, SP, VN MAL, SP, VN
Pharta bimaculata Thorell, 1891 PM, Nicobar Is MAL
Philodamia hilaris Thorell, 1894 PM, SP SP MAL, SP
P. variata Thorell, 1894 PM, SP SP MAL, SP
Smodicinodes kovaci Ono, 1993 Selangor MAL
Strigoplus albostriatus Simon, 1885 PM, JA, MY, VN MAL, Bhuttan
Tmarus loriae Thorell, 1890 Penang MAL
Zygometis cristulata Simon, 1901 Perak
FAMILY: ULOBORIDAE
Philoponella quadrituberculata PM, JA, SP JA, Moluccas MAL, Indon, SP
(Thorell, 1892)
P. raffrayi (Simon, 1891) PM, JA, SP JA, Moluccas
Uloborus oculatus Kulczynski, 1908 PM, SP SP MAL, SP
U. spelaeus Bristowe, 1952 Batu Caves MAL
U. undulatus Thorell, 1878 PM, Indon, JA, SP MAL, Indon, SP
U. indicus Kulczynski, 1908 MAL to Pantropical MAL, SP
Zosis geniculata (Olivier, 1789) C America, all MAL MAL, MY, SP, TL
FAMILY: ZODARIIDAE
Heradion damrongi Damkittipakul & MAL
Jocque, 2004
H. luctator Dankittipakul & Jocque, MAL
2004
H. pernix Dankittipakul & Jocque, 2004 MAL
Mallinella cinctipes (Simon, 1893) PM, MY, SP MAL, Andaman, MY, SP MAL, Indon, MY, SP
M. obnubila Simon, 1901 Perak MAL
M. sciophana Simon, 1901 Perak MAL, SU
Species Total
405 284 276 112
* notes as indicated within the table synonymous (syn.) species given or other information.
** due to unknown specifi c areas, distributions stated as “all” or “cosmopolitan” are not considered unless supported by another
reference
*** presence of species as reported in J.K.H. Koh (1991)
**** presence of species as fi rst described in Zhang et al (2006)
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Family / Species List Notes on aspects of taxonomy and/or Other related notes e.g descriptions,
country distribution habitat and natural history
FAMILY: ARANEIDAE
1. Cyclosa insulana (Costa, 1834) Type locality Italy; have been recorded Characteristic feature of the species web is
from Indonesia, Myanmar, Singapore, the presence of stabilimentum.
Thailand and Vietnam.
2. Cyrtophora moluccensis (Doleschall, Type locality Indonesia; ranging from Webs normally located in shrubs.
1857) China, Indonesia to Japan and Australia.
FAMILY: CLUBIONIDAE
3. Clubiona meraukensis Chrysanthus, Previously known only in New Guinea. Can be found in shrubs seeking shelter in
1967 leaves that may be dead or alive.
FAMILY: LYCOSIDAE
4. Pardosa sumatrana (Thorell, 1890) Type locality Sumatra of wide distribution; Ground living spiders living in grassy areas,
Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Nepal, actively hunting down preys. Male shows
Philippines, Sri Lanka, South China, courtship displays by up and down
Sumatra. movements of the palps.
5. P. zhanjiangensis Yin, Wang, Peng Type locality Guangdong, China. Able to thrive in swampy areas.
& Zie, 1995
FAMILY: PISAURIDAE
6. Dolomedes mizhoanus Kishida, 1936 Type locality Japan; also found in Taiwan Exploit waterside habitats and able to prey
and little information on South East Asian on small fi shes.
species.
FAMILY: SALTICIDAE
7. Epeus fl avobilineatus (Doleschall, Type locality Java, also found in Singapore Found in forests including mangroves and
1859) gardens
8. E. glorius Zabka, 1985 Type locality Vietnam; also found in A brightly coloured species roaming on
Singapore and South China. garden or forest foliage.
9. Myrmarachne elongata Szombathy, Type Uganda (Africa), also found in These species are good ant mimics
1915 Myanmar and Vietnam. wander above ground.
10. Plexippus paykulli (Audouin, 1826) Type locality Egypt; wide ranging patterns; Versatile lifestyle; living in mangroves, near
Africa, China, Indonesia, Japan, New water and agriculture land feasting on
Guinea, Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam. agricultural pests such as armyworm.
11. Portia fi mbriata (Doleschall, 1859) Type locality from Ambon, Indonesia with Very rough overall appearance with a
a wide distribution in Australia, Nepal, Sri characteristic leg segments suitable for
Lanka and Taiwan. stealthy movements on prey’s web. This
species is a spider eater and can be found in
or near other spider’s web.
12. Stagetillus opaeiceps Simon, 1885 Species only known from type locality i.e Typically long and narrow abdominal
Sumatra. shape.
13. Thianitara spectrum Simon, 1903 Known from type locality, Sumatra. Males seemed to resemble the more common
congener, T. bhamoensis.
FAMILY: TETRAGNATHIDAE
14. Leucauge decorata (Blackwall, 1864) Type locality East Indies and distributional Build large webs in areas of grasses, shrubs
regions are Hong Kong, Taiwan and to tall trees. Males are distinctly much
Paleotropical. smaller than females.
15. L. tessellata (Thorell, 1887) Type locality Yunan, China Dorsal abdomen with dark patches.
synonymous to L. lygisma Wang, 1991
16. Tetragnatha josephi Okuma, 1988 Previously known only from type locality, Characteristic long features from forward
Singapore projecting fangs to abdomen and legs. Build
webs in grasses to tall trees or near water,
even in water tanks.
17. Tylorida striata (Thorell, 1877) Type locality Sumatra. Also found in Commonly found in grassy areas of gardens
Australia, China, Japan, Philippines, and forest fringes. Has been recorded in
Singapore, Taiwan. ricefi elds.
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country distribution habitat and natural history
FAMILY: THERIDIIDAE
18. Achaearanea t-notatum (Thorell, Type locality Myanmar, reported present in Abdomen with a characteristic shape in
1895) Singapore. profi le. Can be found in gardens and
mangroves.
19. Moneta mirabilis (Bösenverg & Type locality Japan, also found in Taiwan In plan view the abdomen has a characteristic
Strand, 1906) and Singapore. triangular shape.
FAMILY: THOMISIDAE
20. Phrynarachne decipiens (Forbes, Type locality Java, also found in Sumatra. Ability to camoufl age well in taking
1883) appearance of bird excrement.
LINYPHIIDAE Blackwall, 1859
Nasoona prominula Locket, 1982
1 female, 1 male, ZRC.1994.51-52, leaf litter, Genting,
Pahang, col. J.A & F. Murphy, 26 Nov.1990.
Neriene macella (Thorell, 1898)
5 males, Taiping Hills, 3,000 to 4,000 feet, det. N. Scharff;
1 male, Fraser’s Hill, Pahang, det. N. Scharff, coll. H.K.
Lua, 30 Dec.1989.
Parameioneta spicata Locket, 1982
1 female, 1 male, ZRC.1994.49-50, leaf litter, Genting,
Pahang, coll. J.A. Murphy, 30 Nov. 1990.
LYCOSIDAE Sundevall, 1833
Pardosa sumatrana (Thorell, 1890), new record
1 male, ZRC.ARA.275, Sg. Paya, Pulau Tioman, 26 June
1999.
P. zhanjiangensis Yin, Wang, Peng & Zie, 1995,
new record
1 female, 3 males, ZRC.ARA.277-278, Paya mangrove,
Pulau Tioman, det. Song, coll. D.Q. Li, 26 June 1990.
FAMILY: NEPHILIDAE Simon, 1894
Nephilengys malabarensis (Walckenaer, 1842)
6 females, 6 males, ZRC.ARA.236-233, on walls Gap
Rest House, Selangor, det. D.H. Murphy, 16 Aug 1967;
3 females, Frasers Hill, Pahang, coll. H.K. Lua, 31 Dec
1989; 2 females, 2 males, Pulau Tioman, coll. D.Q. Li, 27
June 1999.
FAMILY: OXYOPIDAE Thorell, 1870
Oxyopes birmanicus Thorell, 1887
1 male, ZRC.ARA.249, Juara track, Pulau Timan, det. Song,
coll. D.Q. Li, 24 June 1999; 2 females, ZRC.ARA.247, Sg.
Mapor, Johore, coll. H.K.Lua; 1 male, waterfall, Fraser’s
Hill, Pahang, coll. H.K.Lua, 31 Dec 1989; 1 female, swamp
forest, North Selangor, 17 June 1991.
FAMILY: PISAURIDAE Simon, 1890
Dolomedes mizhoanus Kishida, 1936, new record
1 male, ZRC.ARA.107, Sg. Paya. Tioman, coll. D.Q. Li,
26 June 1999.
Eurychoera quadrimaculata Thorell, 1897
1 female, Genting, Pahang, 1-15 Feb 1988; 3 females,
Gunung Panti area, logging track, Johore, coll. C.M Yang,
20 Sept 1990; 1 male, 2 females, Trengganu rocky waterfall,
coll. H.K. Lua, 18 March 1992; 2 females, peat swamp
forest, North Selangor, coll. H.K. Lua, 19 June 1991,
Polyboea vulpina Thorell, 1895
1 male, 1 female, ZRC.ARA.293 / ZRC.ARA.1994-35-36,
Genting, Pahang, 18-22 Aug. 1979.
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FAMILY: PHOLCIDAE C. L. Koch, 1850
Uthina atrigularis Simon, 1901
1 female, 1 male, ZRC.ARA.393, Genting, 1-15 Feb
1988.
FAMILY: PSECHRIDAE Simon, 1890
Fecenia macilenta (Simon, 1885)
1 female, ZRC.ARA.126, Genting, Pahang, det. D.X. Song,
26 Nov. 1990.
Psechrus singaporensis Thorell, 1894
1 male, Call. No. 1982.1.18.26, dark caves, Batu Caves, det.
Walter C. Sedgwick, coll. E. Seimund, 19 Dec 1928.
FAMILY: SALTICIDAE Blackwall, 1841
Bristowia heterospina Reimoser, 1934
1 female, 1 male, ZRC.1996-168-169, leaf litter, Banting,
Selangor, det. J.A. Murphy, 16 May 1981.
Carrhotus sannio (Thorell, 1877)
1 female, ZRC1996-154, garden, Layang-layang, Johore,
det. J.A. Murphy, 21-23 Jul 1979.
Cosmophasis umbratica Simon, 1903
1 female, 1 male, ZRC.1996.155-156, garden, Layang-
layang, Johore, det. J.A. Murphy, 21-23 July 1979.
Epeus fl avobilineatus (Doleschall, 1859), new record
1 female, 1 male, ZRC.1996.180-181, garden, Layang-
layang, Johore, det. J.A. Murphy, 21-23 July 1979.
E. glorius Zabka, 1985, new record
1 female, 1 male, ZRC.1996.177-178, remnant forest,
Layang-layang, Johore, det. J.A. Murphy, 27 July 1979.
Harmochirus brachiatus (Thorell, 1877)
2 males, ZRC.ARA.137, on bushes, Genting, Pahang, det.
J.A. Murphy, 26 Nov 1990.
Myrmarachne elongata Szombathy, 1915, new record
1 female, 1 male, ZRC.1996.202-203, remnant forest,
Layang-layang, Johore, det. J.A. Murphy, 27 July 1979,
Neobrettus tibialis (Proszynski, 1978)
1 female, 1 male, banana trunks, Pahang, Genting, det. J.A.
Murphy, 29 Nov 1990.
Plexippus paykulli (Audouin, 1826), new record
1 female, ZRC.1996.195, garden, Genting, Pahang, det. J.A.
Murphy, 1-15 Feb 1988.
Portia fi mbriata (Doleschall, 1859), new record
1 female, 1 male, ZRC.1996-154, garden, Genting, Pahang,
det. J.A. Murphy, 1-7 Feb 1988.
P. labiata (Thorell, 1887)
1 male, ZRC.1996.192, remnant forest, Layang-layang,
Johore, det. J.A. Murphy, 27 July 1979.
Rhene fl avigera (C. L. Koch, 1848)
1 female, 1 male, ZRC.1996.194-195, garden, Genting,
Pahang, det. J.A. Murphy, 26 Nov 1990.
Stagetillus opaeiceps Simon, 1885, new record
1 female, ZRC.1996.165, garden, Genting, Pahang, det. J.A.
Murphy, 18 Aug 1979.
Thiania bhamoensis Thorell, 1887
1 female, 1 male, ZRC.1996.163-164, bushes, Pinang, det.
J.A. Murphy, 16-17 Feb 1979.
Thianitara spectrum Simon, 1903, new record
1 female, 1 male, ZRC.1996.166-167, garden, Genting,
Pahang, det. J.A. Murphy, 20 Aug 1979.
FAMILY: SCYTODIDAE Blackwall, 1864
Scytodes pallida Doleschall, 1859
1 female, 1 male, ZRC.1994.32-33 garden, Genting,
Pahang, det. J.A. Murphy, 27 Nov. 1990.
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FAMILY: TETRAGNATHIDAE Menge, 1866
Leucauge celebesiana (Walckenaer, 1841)
4 females, ZRC.ARA.184, Pulau Tioman, Pahang, D.X.
Song, coll. D.Q. Li, 24 June 1999; 1 female, 1 male, ZRC.
ARA.234, Paya mangrove, Tioman, 26 June 1999.
Leucauge decorata (Blackwall, 1864), new record
1 female, ZRC.ARA.185, Genting, Pahang, 1-14 Feb
1988.
L. tessellata (Thorell, 1887), new record
In synonymy: L. lygisma Wang, 1991
1 male, ZRC.188, Tioman, det. D.X. Song, coll. D.Q. Li.
26 June 1999.
Tetragnatha josephi Okuma, 1988, new record
1 male, ZRC.ARA.365, Tioman, coll. D.Q. Li, 26 June
1999.
Tetragnatha mandibulata Walckenaer, 1842
1 male, ZRC.ARA.336, Sg Paya, Tioman, coll. D.Q. Li,
26 June 1999.
Tylorida striata (Thorell, 1877), new record
1 female, 1 male, ZRC.ARA.390, Pahang, 14 Feb 1988.
FAMILY: THERAPHOSIDAE Thorell, 1869
Coremiocnemis valida Pocock, 1895
1 male, ZRC.ARA.177, Johore, Nov 1923; 1 female, ZRC.
ARA.418, Langkawi, Kedah, 23 April 1928; 3 females,
ZRC.ARA.67, Fraser’s Hill, Pahang, coll. H.M. Pendlebury,
1 Feb 1929; 2 females, ZRC.ARA.68, Penang; 1 female,
ZRC.ARA.179, Renggam, Johor, det. D.X. Song, 3 Aug
1938; 1 male, ZRC.ARA. 181, Kuala Tahan, Pahang, coll.
C.S. Ogilvia, 1948; 1 female, ZRC.ARA.07, Kota Tinggi,
Johore, coll. Tan Kiou Nee, 11 Jan 1971.
C. cunicularia (Simon, 1892)
1 female, Fraser’s Hill, height of 4,000 feet, inhabits silk
lined burrows on earth banks, det. B.F. Striffl er, col. E. Loh
& K. Lim, 2 June 1990.
Lampropelma violaceopes Abraham, 1924
1 male, ZRC.ARA.178, Kuala Lipis, Pahang, det. H.C.
Abraham, 30 June 1929.
Selenocosmia javanensis (Walckenaer, 1837)
1 female, ZRC.ARA.332, Bukit Cerakah, H.C. Abraham,
26 July 1921; 1 female, 1 male, ZRC.ARA.334, Selangor,
Kuala Lumpur, H.M. Pendlebury, Feb 1924.
FAMILY: THERIDIIDAE Sundevall, 1833
Achaearanea mundula (C. L. Koch, 1872)
2 females, ZRC.ARA.18, Genting, H.K.Lua, 30 Dec.
1989.
A. t-notatum (Thorell, 1895), new record
1 female, 1 male, ZRC.1994-63-64, garden, Genting,
Pahang, det. J.A.Murphy, coll. J.A & F. Murphy, 1 Feb
1998.
A. fi ssifrons O.P. -Cambridge, 1869
2 females, 2 males, ZRC.ARA.41, Paya mangrove, Pulau
Tioman, coll. D.Q.Li, 26 June 1990.
Coleosoma blandum O.P. -Cambridge, 1882
1 female, 1 male, ZRC.ARA.66, Genting, 26 Nov. 1990; 1
female, 1 male, ZRC.1994.56-57, garden, Genting, Pahang;
coll. J.A & F. Murphy, 26 Nov 1990.
Moneta mirabilis (Bösenberg & Strand, 1906),
new record
1 female, 1 male, Fraser’s Hill, Pahang, det. I. Agnarsson,
coll. H.K. Lua, 31 Dec 1989.
Phoroncidia bukolana Barrion & Litsinger, 1995,
new record
1 male, Fraser’s Hill, Pahang, coll. H.K.Lua, 31 Dec
1989.
P. lygeana (Walckenaer, 1841)
1 female, 1 male, ZRC.ARA.1994.60-61, garden, Genting,
Pahang, det. J.A. Murphy, 1-15 Feb 1988.
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FAMILY: THOMISIDAE Sundevall, 1833
Phrynarachne decipiens (Forbes, 1883), new record
1 female, 1 male, ZRC.ARA.284, Ulu Gombak, 7 Nov
1969.
FAMILY: ULOBORIDAE Thorell, 1869
Zosis geniculata (Olivier, 1789)
1 female, 1 male, ZRC.1994.10-11, garden, Genting,
Pahang, coll. J.A & F. Murphy, 18-21 Aug 1979.
FAMILY: ZODARIDAE Thorell, 1881
Mallinella cinctipes (Simon, 1893)
2 females, ZRC.1994.3-4, pitfall, loop trail, Ulu Kinchin,
Pahang, coll. H.K. Lua et al., 20 June 1990.
CONCLUSION
The current compilation on spiders from Peninsular
Malaysia although with an impressive total species number
of 425 species, in our opinion is far from complete. This
work had indicated that the collections were rather skewed
towards specifi c localities, for example tourist resorts (Batu
Caves, Tioman Island, Fraser’s Hill and Genting Highlands)
and National Parks. It is imperative therefore to conduct a
comprehensive sampling throughout Peninsular Malaysia
to reveal the actual species numbers, accurate distribution
patterns, state of endemism and current species status. We
see this as our vital role and subsequent work to be focusing
on so as to perhaps outrun the existing and forthcoming
anthropogenic development.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
There are many parties who have made this work possible.
The fi rst author wishes to acknowledge: NUS, especially
her host and members of the Spider Lab for the sabbatical
attachment; RMBR headed by Prof Peter Ng and his many
helpful staff members in which Ms H.K. Lua needs a special
mention. Not forgetting our outmost gratitude to D.H.
Murphy, C.M. Yang and H.K. Lua for the collections, D.X.
Song for identifi cations and 2 anonymous reviewers helped
to improve the manuscript.
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