Maratus anomalus

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Maratus anomalus or the unusual peacock spider,[2] is a species of peacock spider in the family Salticidae.[3][4] M. anomalus was described by Karsch in 1878 in Queensland Australia and New South Wales.[3]

Phylum:Arthropoda
Subphylum:Chelicerata
Class:Arachnida
Order:Araneae
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Maratus anomalus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Infraorder: Araneomorphae
Family: Salticidae
Genus: Maratus
Species:
M. anomalus
Binomial name
Maratus anomalus
(Karsch, 1878)
Synonyms[1]
  • Lycidas anomalus Karsch, 1878
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Description and behaviour

The abdomen of Maratus anomalus is shiny and colourful with the colour changing depending on the side someone views it on. Colours include turquoise and purple. Males often show off this colour. The spider lacks a extendable flap.[5]

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