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Satyrex
Genus of spiders From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Satyrex is a genus of tarantulas in the family Theraphosidae.[2]
The genus is partially characterised by possessing the longest male palps known in tarantulas, possibly functioning in cannibalism avoidance during mating.[1]
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Distribution
Satyrex is distributed across the Arabian Peninsula and the Horn of Africa. The genus occurs in Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, and Somalia.[2]
Etymology
The genus name is a combination of Satyr, a part-man, part beast entity from Greek mythology known for his exceptionally large genitals, and the Latin rēx, meaning king.[1]
Species
As of October 2025[update], this genus includes five species:[2]
- Satyrex arabicus Zamani & von Wirth, 2025 – Saudi Arabia
- Satyrex ferox Zamani, von Wirth & Stockmann, 2025 – Yemen, Oman (type species)
- Satyrex longimanus (Pocock, 1903) – Yemen
- Satyrex somalicus Zamani & von Wirth, 2025 – Somalia
- Satyrex speciosus Zamani, von Wirth & Just, 2025 – Somalia
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