Maratus anomalus (Karsch, 1878) is a animal in the Salticidae family, order Araneae, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Maratus anomalus (Karsch, 1878)
Maratus anomalus is a spider with a shiny, colour-shifting iridescent abdomen, where males display their turquoise and purple colouring.
Description and behaviour: The abdomen of Maratus anomalus is shiny and colourful, and its colour changes depending on the angle from which it is viewed. Visible colours include turquoise and purple. Males frequently display this colourful abdomen. This species of spider does not have an extendable flap.
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