Peucetia viridis is a species of spider in the family Oxyopidae. It has a wide distribution across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, and has been introduced to the Caribbean islands. It is commonly known as the African green lynx spider.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of African Green Lynx Spider being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Oxyopidae
- Genus
- Peucetia
- Species
- Peucetia viridis
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