Fringe-legged Arboreal Huntsman
This species can be recognised by the fringes of long hairs on the legs. The mouthparts, sternum and a part of the venter are black. It is closely related to, but distinct from, P. nigrogularis (Simon, 1897), described from Indonesia (Java).
Length | ♀ 15–20 mm; ♂ 15 mm |
Distribution | Singapore. |
Habitat | Tree bark and foliage in mangroves, freshwater swamp, and secondary forests. |
Biology | Its egg sac is fastened on branches. |
Kingdom Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Subphylum Chelicerata (Chelicerates)
Class Arachnida (Arachnids)
Order Araneae (Spiders)
Singapore.