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Opopaea
goblin spiders
Opopaea is a large genus of minute goblin spiders in the family Oonopidae, containing approximately 180-190 accepted species. These spiders are characterized by their extremely small size (under 2 mm), six-eyed arrangement, and reddish-brown coloration. The genus is one of the most species-rich within the Oonopidae family, with representatives found across multiple continents including Australia and Sri Lanka. Species in this genus inhabit leaf litter and forest floor habitats, where their diminutive size and cryptic coloration make them difficult to detect.