Invertebrates > Spiders
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Clam-Shell Jumping SpiderScientific Name: Mantisatta tridacnaCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: SpidersSize: Total body length: 0.20–0.32 in (5–8 mm)Weight: Biomass: 0.001–0.003 oz (0.03–0.08 g)Lifespan: 1–2 years in tropical rainforest...
Invertebrates > Spiders
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Diamond Comb-Footed SpiderScientific Name: Achaearanea veruculataCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: SpidersSize: Female body length: 0.16–0.28 in (4–7 mm); Male body length: 0.10–0.14 in (2.5–3.5 mm)Weight: Female biomass:
Invertebrates > Spiders
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Skeletorus Peacock SpiderScientific Name: Maratus sceletusCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: SpidersSize: Body length: 0.15–0.17 in (3.7–4.3 mm); roughly the size of a grain of riceWeight: 0.0003–0.0007 oz (0.01–0.02 g)Lifespan: Approximately...
Invertebrates > Spiders
AT A GLANCECommon Name: David Bowie SpiderScientific Name: Heteropoda davidbowieCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: SpidersSize: Leg span: 4.5–6.0 in (11–15 cm); Body length: 0.8–1.0 in (2.0–2.5 cm)Weight: 0.15–0.35 oz (4–10 g)Lifespan: 1.5–3 years in wild tropical...
Invertebrates > Spiders
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Red-legged Golden Orb-web SpiderScientific Name: Nephila inaurataCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: SpidersSize: Female body length: 1.5–2.0 in (3.8–5.0 cm); Leg span: 4.5–6.0 in (11–15 cm); Males tiny (0.2 in / 5 mm)Weight: 0.15–0.35 oz (4–10...
Invertebrates > Spiders
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Red-headed Mouse SpiderScientific Name: Missulena occatoriaCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: SpidersSize: Body length: Females: 1.2–1.4 in (30–35 mm); Males: 0.6–0.8 in (15–20 mm)Weight: 0.2–0.5 oz (5–15 g)Lifespan: Females: 15–20+ years;...
Invertebrates > Spiders
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Cave Robber SpiderScientific Name: Trogloraptor marchingtoniCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: SpidersSize: Body length: 0.4–0.6 in (1.0–1.5 cm); Leg span: 2.5–3.0 in (6.5–7.5 cm)Weight: 0.02–0.05 oz (0.5–1.5 g); delicate, elongated...
Invertebrates > Spiders
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Diving Bell SpiderScientific Name: Argyroneta aquaticaCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: SpidersSize: Body length: males 0.4–0.6 in (10–15 mm); females 0.3–0.5 in (8–12 mm)Weight: 0.007–0.018 oz (0.2–0.5 g)Lifespan: 1–2 years in temperate...
Invertebrates > Spiders
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Juruena Whiteknee TarantulaScientific Name: Acanthoscurria juruenicolaCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: SpidersSize: Diagonal leg span: 6.0–7.5 in (15–19 cm); body length: 2.4–3.0 in (6–8 cm)Weight: 1.5–2.8 oz (42–80 g); heavy-bodied...
Invertebrates > Spiders
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Bornean Neon Blue TarantulaScientific Name: Birupes simoroxigorumCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: SpidersSize: Diagonal leg span: 4.5–5.5 in (11–14 cm); Carapace length: 0.7–0.9 in (1.8–2.3 cm)Weight: 0.7–1.2 oz (20–35 g); medium-sized...
