Anasaitis

Bryant, 1950

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Anasaitis is a of jumping spiders ( Salticidae) established by E. B. Bryant in 1950. The name derives from the salticid genus Saitis. The genus contains approximately 22 described distributed primarily across the Caribbean islands, with one species (Anasaitis canosus) also occurring in the United States. One species, Anasaitis milesae, has been introduced to Britain.

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How to pronounce Anasaitis: /ænəˈsaɪtɪs/

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Distribution

Native to the Caribbean region. occur in Cuba, Hispaniola (Dominican Republic and Haiti), Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Panama, Colombia, and the Turks and Caicos Islands. Anasaitis canosus extends into the southern United States. Anasaitis milesae has been introduced to Britain.

Human Relevance

Anasaitis milesae has been introduced to Britain, presumably through human-mediated transport.

Similar Taxa

  • SaitisEtymological namesake; Anasaitis was named in reference to this salticid

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Etymology

The name Anasaitis is derived from the salticid genus Saitis

Species diversity

As of April 2024, the World Spider Catalog recognizes 22 accepted in the

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