Dolomedes facetus, commonly known as the clever fishing spider, is a species of medium to large-sized fishing spider endemic to Australia. It lives in freshwater ponds and waterways in coastal areas, ranging from Western Australia to Tasmania. It is common in northern parts of Australia, particularly Queensland and the Northern Territory. It has also been introduced and become naturalised to New Zealand.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Crafty Fishing 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
- Dolomedes triton
- Nilus curtus
- Dolomedes instabilis
- Diapontia uruguayensis
- Dolomedes mizhoanus
- Thaumasia velox
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Dolomedidae
- Genus
- Dolomedes
- Species
- Dolomedes facetus
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