Black-spotted Peacock Spider (Maratus nigromaculatus)

Black-spotted Peacock Spider, a reference photo — Photo: Graham Wise from Brisbane, Australia · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Maratus nigromaculatus is a species of the genus Maratus (peacock spiders), an Australian member of the jumping spider family. Described in 1883 by Keyserling as Ergane nigromaculata from a specimen from Rockhampton, they are found in Queensland. The species name is derived from the Latin words niger "black" and maculatus "spotted".

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Black-spotted Peacock 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

Maratus spicatus
Maratus karrie
Maratus chrysomelas

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Family: Salticidae
Genus: Maratus
Species: Maratus nigromaculatus

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