Euphrictus is a genus of tarantula (family Theraphosidae) which is found in Africa.

[3] Euphrictus has a rastellum on the chelicerae, which is rare in tarantulas, as it is quite primitive, and could point to the conclusion that all tarantulas may once have had this feature, but this was lost in more advanced groups.

[2] Euphrictus is characterized by the stridulating organ between the chelicerae.

This consists of stout, peg-like setae and thick thornlike spines.

[2] As of January 2016[update], the World Spider Catalog accepted the following species:[1]