Tiomaniella gen. nov.

Figs 66–81, 94–98

Type species. Tiomaniella ladam spec. nov.

Etymology. The generic name is derived from the name of Tioman Island. The gender is feminine.

Diagnosis. Small Sparassidae with TL <7 (Figs 94–97) belonging to the subfamily Heteropodinae . Males of Tiomaniella gen. nov. can be distinguished from all other Heteropodinae by the subtegular functional conductor (Figs 66–67). Females may be recognised by the following combination of characters: 1. Copulatory organs situated laterally with epigynal pockets located posteriorly, with first winding of internal duct system postero-mediad, 2. Median septum not recognisable, “fusion bubbles” indicating fused seams between lateral lobes and median septum and 3. Internal duct system simple with very broad ducts leading to large spermathecae (Figs 70–72).

Description. See description of type species.

Distribution. Malaysia: Tioman Island (Fig. 98: red triangle).

Species included. Only the type species.