Habronattus mexicanus is a species of jumping spider in the genus Habronattus. The species was first identified in 1896 in Mexico, after which it is named, originally allocated to the genus Habrocestum. The species has subsequently been identified in locations in North and Central America, as well as islands in the Caribbean Sea. The spider is small, but displays one of the most complex sexual displays, including sophisticated vibratory song patterns.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Habronattus mexicanus 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
- Habronattus klauseri
- Habronattus festus
- Habronattus cuspidatus
- Habronattus pyrrithrix
- Habronattus coecatus
- Habronattus schlingeri
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Salticidae
- Genus
- Habronattus
- Species
- Habronattus mexicanus
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