Maratus sp. (genus)
Unidentified Peacock spider at Murrumbateman, NSW
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| Maratus pavonis | Harrisi | 22 May 2026 | |
| Maratus sp. (genus) | MichaelMulvaney | 13 Oct 2021 | |
| Maratus sp. (genus) | SimoneC | 12 Oct 2021 |
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User's notes
Very small, possibly a female Maratus pardus https://www.peacockspider.org/females#/maratus-pardus-3/
3 comments
12 Oct 2021
Is definitely not a M. pardus, these have only every been recorded in WA. More likely a sub adult M. pavonis, is that what you meant? For future reference, is ideal is you can take a shot of the spider from the front, to see the eyes and pedipalps which are critical in gaining an ID. A side shot can also be helpful..
13 Oct 2021
Thanks for the location info on M. pardus I couldn’t find a reference. I do try to take a front and a side-on photo but sometimes they get away!
Location information
- Coordinates 149.051436-34.977619
- Altitude 590.5m
- Places Murrumbateman, NSW
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 9 Oct 2021 02:58 PM Recorded on
- SimoneC Recorded by
- Less than 5mm Animal size
Collections
- SimoneC NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Maratus sp. (genus) Jumping or peacock spiders (Salticidae) Spiders
Species information
- Maratus sp. (genus) Scientific name
- Unidentified Peacock spider Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1545.4m Recorded at altitude
- External link More information
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Synonyms
Hypoblemum sp. (genus)
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