Spartaeus karigiri: New Jumping Spider Found in Karnataka
Why in the news
A team of Indian researchers described a new jumping spider species, pushing the known range of two genera into the Indian subcontinent. Both were earlier known only from Southeast Asia and Africa.
Key facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Species | Spartaeus karigiri |
| Subfamily | Spartaeinae |
| Genera now in India | Spartaeus and Sonoita |
| Type site | Near Karigiri (Elephant Hill), Devarayanadurga, Karnataka |
| Other record | Villupuram district, Tamil Nadu |
| Led by | John Caleb T.D., Saveetha Medical College, Chennai |
| Published | European Journal of Taxonomy (June 11) |
Observations
- Males hid in crevices and rocks; females guarded egg clutches.
Exam angle
- Species name: Spartaeus karigiri.
- First Indian record of Spartaeus and Sonoita.