Phidippus phoenix

Edwards, 2004

Phoenix Jumping Spider

Phidippus phoenix is a of jumping spider described by G.B. Edwards in 2004. It belongs to the Phidippus, which includes some of the largest and most conspicuous jumping spiders in North America. The species occurs in the southwestern United States and Mexico, where it inhabits arid and semi-arid environments. Like other Phidippus species, it possesses excellent vision and active hunting characteristic of the Salticidae.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Phidippus phoenix: /ˈfɪdɪpəs ˈfiːnɪks/

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Distribution

United States and Mexico. Distribution records indicate presence in North America and Middle America.

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Taxonomic history

Described by G.B. Edwards in his 2004 revision of the Phidippus (Occasional Papers of the Florida State Collection of Arthropods 11:1-156).

Observation records

As of the knowledge cutoff, iNaturalist records 645 observations of this , indicating it is encountered with moderate frequency by naturalists in its range.