Ero canionis
Chamberlin & Ivie, 1935
pirate spider
Ero canionis is a of pirate spider in the Mimetidae, described by Chamberlin and Ivie in 1935. The species is known from North America, with confirmed records in the United States and Canada. As a member of the pirate spider family, it is presumed to exhibit the characteristic predatory of attacking other spiders, though specific details for this species remain limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ero canionis: /ˈɛroʊ kæˈniːənɪs/
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Distribution
Recorded from the United States and Canada. Canadian distribution includes Alberta and British Columbia.
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'canionis' is derived from Latin 'canion' meaning canyon, likely referring to the type locality. The was described from specimens collected in the western United States.