Appearance
"Chelifer cancroides" measure 2.5–4.5 mm in length. The pedipalps are very long, measuring 7–9 mm when extended. The body is teardrop-shaped and has a rich mahogany color. The abdomen has 12 segments, only 10 of which are easily visible. The cephalothorax has one pair of eyes.
Naming
There are two subspecies:⤷ "Chelifer cancroides cancroides"
⤷ "Chelifer cancroides orientalis"
Reproduction
Males maintain small mating territories, few centimeters in size. When a female enters the territory, the male initiates a mating dance and eventually deposits a spermatophore, which is then picked up by the females. Fecundity is 20–40 eggs. The development from egg stage into maturity takes 10 to 24 months and involves three molts; molting may involve building a silk nest. The total life span is 3–4 years.References:
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