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.