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August 18, 2025

An annotated checklist of the spiders (Arachnida: Araneae) of Azerbaijan

Key Points

The checklist indicates a rich biodiversity with 775 spider species documented in Azerbaijan, including 44 endemic species.
Notably, the list provides a record of Zelotes egregius as a new spider species from Azerbaijan, expanding local biodiversity knowledge.
The compilation covers 296 genera and 47 families of spiders, aiding in the understanding of regional arachnid diversity.
The research identifies 62 species that are excluded from the Azerbaijani spider checklist, improving taxonomic accuracy.

Abstract

An updated and annotated checklist of the spiders of Azerbaijan, comprising 775 species in 296 genera and 47 families, is provided. The list includes 44 species currently considered endemic and 44 considered subendemic. A separate list of 62 species excluded from the checklist of Azerbaijani spiders is also provided, including eight species excluded herein. Furthermore, Zelotes egregius Simon, 1914 (Gnaphosidae) is newly recorded from Azerbaijan.

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