Spintheridae

Identification guide

The Spintheridae contains a single genus, Spinther.

Spinther Johnston, 1845
Type species Spinther oniscoides Johnston, 1845
Description As for the family.
Comments Twelve species of Spinther are known globally. Only one species, Spinther australiensis has been described from Australian waters, although another occurs in Jervis Bay, New South Wales.

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