Microhexura idahoana
Chamberlin & Ivie, 1945
Microhexura idahoana is a mygalomorph spider described in 1945 from Idaho. It is one of only two in the Microhexura, and the sole member of the Microhexuridae. The species is known from a limited number of observations in the western United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Microhexura idahoana: //ˌmɪkroʊhɛkˈsʊrə ɪˌdəˈhoʊənə//
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Distribution
United States (Idaho and surrounding western states based on collection records).
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Taxonomic History
This was originally described by Chamberlin & Ivie in 1945. The placement has been revised; it was formerly placed in Dipluridae but is now recognized as the sole member of Microhexuridae based on morphological and molecular evidence.
Conservation Status
The has very few documented observations (27 records on iNaturalist), suggesting it may be naturally rare, cryptic, or restricted to specific microhabitats. No formal conservation assessment is available.