​New Genus of Jumping Spiders ‘Tenkana’ Discovered

A team of arachnologists recently introduced a new genus of jumping spiders called ‘Tenkana,’ found across southern India and northern Sri Lanka. The discovery also included a new species, Tenkana jayamangali, from Karnataka.

Key Points

• New Genus ‘Tenkana’: The new genus was named ‘Tenkana,’ derived from the Kannada word for south, indicating its southern Indian distribution. It includes two previously known species, now reclassified.
• New Species: The research team described Tenkana jayamangali, a new species named after the Jayamangali river in Karnataka, where it was first observed.
• Geographical Distribution: Tenkana spiders have been found in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra ....