Blabomma californicum

(Simon, 1895)

Blabomma californicum is a of true spider first described by Simon in 1895. It belongs to the Cybaeidae (previously placed in Dictynidae). The species is notable for having only six rather than the typical eight eyes found in most spiders. It occurs in western North America across Canada, the United States, and Mexico, and is listed as imperiled in Canada.

Blabomma californicum m1 by G. Blagoev, Centre for Biodiversity Genomics. Used under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license.

Blabomma californicum m2 by G. Blagoev, Centre for Biodiversity Genomics. Used under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license.

Blabomma californicum f by G. Blagoev, Centre for Biodiversity Genomics. Used under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Blabomma californicum: /bləˈbɒmə ˌkælɪˈfɔːrnɪkəm/

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Identification

Distinguished from most spiders by the reduction from eight to six . placement has been revised from Dictynidae to Cybaeidae based on phylogenetic studies. Specific characters separating it from other Blabomma are not documented in available sources.

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Appearance

Small true spider with six instead of the eight eyes typical of most spiders. Body size and coloration details are not well documented in available sources.

Habitat

Specific requirements are not documented in available sources. As a member of Cybaeidae, related are typically found in moist microhabitats including leaf litter, under stones, and in caves.

Distribution

Western North America: recorded from western Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Specific provincial and state records are not detailed in available sources.

Human Relevance

Listed as imperiled in Canada, indicating conservation concern in that portion of its range.

Similar Taxa

Other Blabomma speciesCongeneric would share the six- reduction; specific distinguishing characters require examination
Cybaeidae spiders with eight eyes count provides immediate separation from related where eight eyes is typical

More Details

Taxonomic History

The has been transferred between , historically placed in Dictynidae but currently classified in Cybaeidae based on modern phylogenetic research. This revision reflects ongoing changes in spider .

Conservation Status

Specifically noted as imperiled in Canada, though the precise criteria and assessment authority are not specified in available sources.