New species of Trachelas (Araneae: Trachelidae) from Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, Western Himalaya, India

Researchers have identified a new species of spider, Trachelas chamoli, within the UNESCO-listed Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve in India's Western Himalayas. This discovery adds to the global diversity of the genus Trachelas, which currently comprises 86 recognized species, with only two previously documented from India. The study, conducted through fieldwork and morphological analysis, highlights the biodiversity richness of this high-altitude ecosystem. The new species contributes to our understanding of arachnid taxonomy in the Himalayan region, emphasizing the need for further exploration of such unique habitats.

Quasin, S., Siliwal, M., & Uniyal, V. P. (2018). New species of Trachelas (Araneae: Trachelidae) from Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, Western Himalaya, India. Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity, 11(1), 158–160. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.japb.2017.11.006