Atrax sutherlandi is a species of Australian funnel-web spider found in forests on the far southern coast of New South Wales and in eastern Victoria.
It was named after Struan Sutherland, whose work resulted in a successful funnel-web spider antivenom.
[2] Normally, A. sutherlandi has a glossy black back and chelicerae ("fangs"), as well as a deep-brown or plum-coloured underbelly.
[3] Unlike its close relative the Sydney funnel web that lives in urban areas, A. sutherlandi commonly resides in remote areas, thus posing little danger to the public.
[4] Due to the niche microhabitat of the Atrax sutherlandi, species divergence can easily occur when there is minor change in the environment.