Maratus felinus
Species of peacock spider
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Maratus felinus is a species of peacock spider native to Australia.[1] It was discovered at Lake Jasper and Mount Romance along with two other species, Maratus aquilus and Maratus combustus.[2]
| Maratus felinus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Salticidae |
| Genus: | Maratus |
| Species: | M. felinus |
| Binomial name | |
| Maratus felinus Schubert, 2019 | |
Description
Like other species of Maratus, males of the species are colourful and have a unique pattern. The species can be distinguished from other species by its atypical ovoid-shaped opisthosoma.[3] According to researchers, the species is small and harmless.[4]
