Maratus nemo: A new wetland species of peacock spider from South Australia (Araneae, Salticidae, Euophryini)

2021/03/25 by Joseph H. Schubert · 1 citation
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · #Spider Taxonomy and Behavior Studies #Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies #Genetic diversity and population structure

paper · pdf · doi:10.3897/evolsyst.5.64922

openalex publication_date 2021/03/25 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/30

Abstract

A new species of peacock spider, Maratus nemo sp. nov. , is described from the vicinities of Mount McIntyre and Nangwarry, South Australia. Unusual among members of its genus, the new species appears to inhabit ephemeral wetland complexes on marshy vegetation in shallow water. The discovery of Maratus nemo sp. nov. is one of several recently described species attributed to the growing interest in amateur invertebrate macrophotography, with putative new species brought to attention of taxonomists through social media engagement.

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