Ctenus hibernalis

Ctenus hibernalis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Subphylum:	Chelicerata
Class:	Arachnida
Order:	Araneae
Infraorder:	Araneomorphae
Family:	Ctenidae
Genus:	Ctenus
Species:	C. hibernalis
Binomial name
Ctenus hibernalis Hentz, 1844

Ctenus hibernalis, or the Alabama wandering spider, is a species of wandering spider in the family Ctenidae. It is found in the United States, almost exclusively within the state of Alabama. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]}

Range and Habitat

Found primarily above the fall line in the state of Alabama. Generally prefers rocky mixed woodland relatively close to water. Sometimes invades human structures. ^[6]

Venom

Ctenus hibernalis has a complex venom with neurotoxic components. Anecdotal reports of medical significance to humans are so far unsupported. ^[7] They may bite and can cause sickness.

References

1. "Ctenus hibernalis Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
2. "Ctenus hibernalis". GBIF. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
3. "Ctenus hibernalis". NMBE World Spider Catalog. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
4. "Ctenus hibernalis species Information". BugGuide.net. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
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7. "Characterization of the Venom Proteome for the Wandering Spider, Ctenus hibernalis (Aranea: Ctenidae) Cole Et al. 2016"