''Nosferattus'' is a

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that was first described by G. R. S. Ruiz &

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in 2005. The name is a combination of "

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" and the ending ''-attus'', a common salticid genera suffix. They range from long. Males have a smooth, oval-shaped plate (scutum) on the upper surface of the

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(abdomen). ''Nosferattus'' can be distinguished from other genera in the tribe

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by the presence of highly flattened pedipalps in males, and very long and coiled copulation ducts in females. They are likely related to '' Aillutticus'', which also has a high, broad carapace, rounded laterally behind the posterior lateral eyes, and a slightly convex cephalic region.

Species

it contains five species, found only in

: *'' Nosferattus aegis'' Ruiz & Brescovit, 2005 –

*'' Nosferattus ciliatus'' Ruiz & Brescovit, 2005 – Brazil *'' Nosferattus discus'' Ruiz & Brescovit, 2005 (

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) – Brazil *'' Nosferattus occultus'' Ruiz & Brescovit, 2005 – Brazil *'' Nosferattus palmatus'' Ruiz & Brescovit, 2005 – Brazil

References

{{Taxonbar, from=Q1731024 Salticidae genera Sitticini Spiders of Brazil