ARKYIDAE - AMBUSH HUNTERS

FACT FILE - 354

Family

Arkyidae

Species

Arkys hickmani
Heimer, 1984

Body Length

Female: 12.8 mm
Male: 5.8 mm

Habitat

Found in dry Melaleuca swamp area and in leaf litter.

Toxicity

Not considered to dangerous to humans.

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Male

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Male. Facing view.

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Male with legs extended.

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Juvenile. Photo: ©Amanda Thomson.