Magnacrus taynguyenensis
Burrow © Hoang et al. (2025), fig. 15B, trumpet-shaped burrow entrance with the female waiting for prey. Photo: Joe NielsenOriginal Description
Distribution
Type Locality: VIETNAM, Lam Dong Province, Central Highlands
Adult Male Activity
Collection months of 2 adult male specimen records
All 2 were collected in August 2005, so the bars show when collecting took place, not when males are active.
Etymology
The specific epithet derives from Tay Nguyen, the local name for the Central Highlands of Vietnam, where the species was found.
Specimen Records (4)
Holotype male of Magnacrus taynguyenensis, type species of the genus. Body length 30.96 mm.
Two paratype females of Magnacrus taynguyenensis, same data as the holotype.
Paratype male of Magnacrus taynguyenensis, same data as the holotype.
Two paratype females of Magnacrus taynguyenensis held at the Senckenberg, Frankfurt. No catalogue numbers, collection date or precise locality are given in the paper.