Checklist of spiders in Fraser's Hill Wildlife Reserve Selangor Malaysia


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Cheong Y. L., . and Chooi Y. S., . and Tan P. E., . and Lau W. H., . Checklist of spiders in Fraser's Hill Wildlife Reserve Selangor Malaysia. pp. 65-70. ISSN 0121-8126

Abstract

A study of the biodiversity of spider was carried out during Biodiversity Inventory Program at Fraser's Hill Wildlife Reserve Selangor from 26th July to 2nd August 2009. Samples were collected along selected trails and in the area around the base camp. A total of 249 spiders were collected and 13 families of spiders namely the Family of Agelenidae Araneidae Clubionidae Lycosidae Oxyopidae Pholcidae Pisauridae Psechridae Salticidae Sparassidae Tetragnathidae Theraphosidae and Theridiidae were recorded. These spiders were found foraging on trees and the ground. Besides the diverse fauna and flora Fraser's Hill Wildlife Reserve Selangor is also a famous host to hairy tropical spiders called tarantulas. Throughout this inventory program two tarantulas were recorded.


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Abstract

A study of the biodiversity of spider was carried out during Biodiversity Inventory Program at Fraser's Hill Wildlife Reserve Selangor from 26th July to 2nd August 2009. Samples were collected along selected trails and in the area around the base camp. A total of 249 spiders were collected and 13 families of spiders namely the Family of Agelenidae Araneidae Clubionidae Lycosidae Oxyopidae Pholcidae Pisauridae Psechridae Salticidae Sparassidae Tetragnathidae Theraphosidae and Theridiidae were recorded. These spiders were found foraging on trees and the ground. Besides the diverse fauna and flora Fraser's Hill Wildlife Reserve Selangor is also a famous host to hairy tropical spiders called tarantulas. Throughout this inventory program two tarantulas were recorded.

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Item Type: Article
AGROVOC Term: Spiders
AGROVOC Term: Biodiversity
AGROVOC Term: Forest reserves
AGROVOC Term: Sampling
AGROVOC Term: Araneidae
AGROVOC Term: Clubionidae
AGROVOC Term: Lycosidae
AGROVOC Term: Oxyopidae
AGROVOC Term: Tetragnathidae
AGROVOC Term: Theridiidae
Depositing User: Mr. AFANDI ABDUL MALEK
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2025 00:54
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/8380

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