The Sydney funnel-web spider (Atrax robustus) is a species of venomous mygalomorph spider native to eastern Australia, usually found within a 100 km (62 mi) radius of Sydney.

Jan 13, 2025 · Sydney Funnel-webs are shiny, dark brown to black spiders with finger-like spinnerets (silk-spinning organs) at the end of their abdomen. Males have a large mating spur projecting from …

Jun 18, 2025 · The Sydney funnel-web spider (Atrax robustus) is one of the most dangerous spiders in the world, known for its aggressive behavior and highly toxic venom. It belongs to the mygalomorph …

Jan 13, 2025 · Australian funnel web spiders, particularly the Sydney funnel web spider, are considered some of the most venomous spiders in the world. Their venom appears to be highly toxic to humans …

Feb 13, 2017 · The Sydney funnel-web (Atrax robustus) is generally found in both suburbia and bushland in an area bound by Newcastle to the north and Illawarra to the south.

Jul 9, 2025 · In this article, we will explore everything you need to know about Sydney funnel-web spiders—from their biology and behavior to safety tips and antivenom developments. The Sydney …

The Sydney funnel-web spider (Atrax Robustus) is one of the most dangerous members of the funnel-web spider group which contains 35 species. It is one of the most dangerous spiders globally, with …

Australian funnel-web spider ... Atracidae is a family of mygalomorph spiders, commonly known as Australian funnel-web spiders or atracids. It has been included as a subfamily of the Hexathelidae, …

Nov 12, 2025 · The genus Atrax contains five species, including the aggressive and venomous Sydney funnel-web spider (A. robustus). Several human deaths from the bites of these aggressive spiders …

May 19, 2025 · The Sydney funnel-web spider (Atrax robustus) is widely known as one of the deadliest spiders in the world. With its glossy black body, large fangs, and highly toxic venom, it has gained a …