Mexigonus morosus

(G.W. Peckham & E.G. Peckham, 1888)

Mexigonus morosus is a of jumping spider in the Salticidae. It is found in the United States and Mexico. The species belongs to a of small to medium-sized jumping spiders. As with other salticids, it possesses enlarged that provide acute vision for hunting and navigation.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Mexigonus morosus: /mɛksɪˈɡoʊnəs məˈroʊsəs/

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Distribution

United States and Mexico. GBIF records indicate presence in the USA with broader distribution across North America.

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Taxonomic Note

The specific epithet 'morosus' (Latin: peevish, morose, sullen) was applied by Peckham & Peckham in 1888. The Mexigonus is part of the diverse jumping spider Salticidae, which contains over 6,000 described .

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