Habronattus moratus

(Gertsch & Mulaik, 1936)

Habronattus moratus is a of jumping spider in the Salticidae. It was first described by Gertsch and Mulaik in 1936. The species is found in Texas and northern Mexico. Like other members of its , it is a small, ground-dwelling spider with acute vision adapted for active hunting.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Habronattus moratus: /ˌhæbrəˈnætəs mɔˈreɪtəs/

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Habitat

Ground-dwelling in areas of scattered vegetation; found on stones and amid leaf litter. The occurs in prairie and open in its known range.

Distribution

Texas, USA and northern Mexico.

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Taxonomic Note

This was described by Gertsch & Mulaik in 1936. The Habronattus contains approximately 100 species, with the highest diversity in the southwestern United States.

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