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Maratus fimbriatus Otto & Hill 2016 Fringed Peacock Spider

Jurgen Otto found this species in 2014 while travelling in northern NSW. It is the only male peacock spider Jurgen has seen displaying to the female by raising its first pair of legs, not its third pair. Its abdomen is unusual too, some has coloured scales, while some is completely smooth and shiny. The most fascinating aspect however is the enormous fringe of colourful hairs, like a feather boa. Similar fringes are also present in Maratus speciosus, Maratus chrysomelas and Maratus nigromaculatus, but the one in this species takes the cake.

Displaying with its first pair of legs


Salticidae Maratus fimbriatus Fringed Peacock Spider
Photo: Jürgen Otto

Male displaying to female


Salticidae Maratus fimbriatus Fringed Peacock Spider
Photo: Jürgen Otto

Displaying in the foliage


Salticidae Maratus fimbriatus Fringed Peacock Spider
Photo: Jürgen Otto

Females this way


Salticidae Maratus fimbriatus Fringed Peacock Spider
Photo: Jürgen Otto

A Maratus with a fringe on top


Salticidae Maratus fimbriatus Fringed Peacock Spider
Photo: Jürgen Otto

Displaying with two legs


Salticidae Maratus fimbriatus Fringed Peacock Spider
Photo: Jürgen Otto

Displaying with one leg


Salticidae Maratus fimbriatus Fringed Peacock Spider
Photo: Jürgen Otto

 

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