Tenkana: New Genus of Jumping Spiders

Recently, a team of arachnologists has identified a new genus of jumping spiders named Tenkana across southern India.

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Key Highlights 

• The Tenkana belongs to the Plexippina subtribe and differs from related genera like Hyllus and Telamonia.
• It was discovered in Karnataka and named after the Jayamangali river, its initial sighting location.
• Geographical Distribution: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.
• Habitat:Unlike related species that live in forests, Tenkana spiders prefer a dry environment and ground habitats.