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Jumping Spider

Brettus sp.

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Description:

Brettus is a genus of jumping spiders. Its six described species are found in southern Asia from India to China and Sulawesi, with a single species endemic to Madagascar. According to Thorell, the genus name is taken from Greek mythology. Brettos was a son of Heracles.

Habitat:

Seen at Agumbe Rainforest.

Reference Links:

Brettus - Wikipedia, Flickr

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