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Large Jawed Jumping Spider

Bathippus Sp???

Photo by Raiyan Ahmed
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Field Notes

Description:

A big-jawed jumping spider (The largest jaws I've seen so far!). Found at Lawwachhora tropical forest, Sylhet, Bangladesh. About 10mm in size. Large front legs, enormous jaw and fangs. White patches on face. Distinctive orange to reddish brown coloration of the front parts of the legs.

Habitat:

Tropical forest area.

Notes:

Its a male I guess. Any suggestion regarding the particular ID would be appreciated!

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
Ashish
Thank to you till spotting :)
Raiyan Ahmed
@Ashish~ True indeed. I've been chasing and photographing jumping spiders for almost two years now and yet I qonder how many more are there to be found. Its exciting and seems to be a never ending journey.. Thanks everyone for the appreciation!
Ashish
Anne... Indian sub continent is famous for dense forests once up on a time... Still left lots of them.. contained unlimited variety of Invertebrates...
AnnvanWijgerden
More fantastic pictures! You have an amazing collection of jumping spider photos!

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PublishedAugust 28, 2011

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