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The Asian arowana ( Scleropages formosus) comprises several phenotypic varieties of freshwater fish distributed geographically across Southeast Asia. [3] While most consider the different varieties to belong to a single species, [4] [5] [6] [3] [7] work by Pouyaud et al. (2003) [8] differentiates these varieties into multiple species.
Irura bidenticulata. Irura bidenticulata, commonly known as the purple-gold jumping spider, is a species of salticid. As the name implies, while females tend to take on a more dull coloration, males are characterized by their striking, shiny magenta-gold patterned bodies. Discovered in 2011, the spider had initially been mistaken for a member ...
Argiope catenulata, also known as the grass cross spider, is a species of orb-weaver spiders (family Araneidae) ranging from India to the Philippines and Papua New Guinea, and also found in Australia in 2019. Like other species of the same genus, it builds a web with a zig-zag stabilimentum.
Chrysometa macintyrei Levi, 1986 — Ecuador. Chrysometa macuchi Levi, 1986 — Ecuador, Peru. Chrysometa maculata (Bryant, 1945) — Hispaniola. Chrysometa magdalena Levi, 1986 — Colombia. Chrysometa maitae Álvarez-Padilla, 2007 — Chile. Chrysometa malkini Levi, 1986 — Colombia. Chrysometa marta Levi, 1986 — Colombia.
Pages in category "Spiders of the Philippines" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
Avicularia purpurea is primarily an arboreal spider. This climbing species builds its nests primarily in hollows in the trees, sometimes in the vicinity of epiphytic plants. These spiders eat mostly crickets, cockroaches, meal worms, waxworms and darkling beetles, but they also can catch small rodents. During mating the females become very ...
Asian arowana is an endangered species and banned in the United States. It is a status symbol among wealthy Asian men. An albino arowana sold for a record price of $300,000 in 2009. Most pet arowana are farmed behind high-security fences. Arowanas are solitary fish and only allow company while young; adults may show dominance and aggression.
Description. Araneus mitificus climbing up a gloved human hand in Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan. Araneus mitificus are small spiders and exhibit sexual dimorphism. The females grow up to 6 to 9 mm (0.24 to 0.35 in). Males are smaller, reaching only 3 to 5 mm (0.12 to 0.20 in), [4] [5] and are generally less colorful than the females.