SALTICIDAE - PEACOCK JUMPING SPIDER

FACT FILE - 322

Family

Salticidae

Species

Maratus amabilis
Karsch, 1878

Body Length

Female:
Male: 4.23mm

Habitat

Found in coastal dune scrub.

Toxicity

Unknown, though unlikely to be dangerous to humans as its size is so small.

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Male

3222

Male. Dorsal view showing extended third legs.

3223

Male. Side view.

3224

Male. Facing view.