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Leptomithrax gaimardii (common name - Great spider-crab) is a species of crab in the Majidae family, first described by Henri Milne-Edwards in 1834 as Paramithrax gaimardii, [3] [4] from a specimen (erroneously said to be) found in New Zealand waters [3] by Joseph Paul Gaimard who is honoured by the species epithet.
The Tasmanian giant crab is one of the largest crabs in the world, reaching a mass of 17.6 kg (39 lb) and a carapace width of up to 46 cm (18 in). [6] Among crabs, only the Japanese spider crab (Macrocheira kaempferi) can weigh more. [5] Male Tasmanian giant crabs reach more than twice the size of females, [7] which do not exceed 7 kg (15 lb). [6]
On average, a huntsman spider's leg-span can reach up to 15 cm (5.9 in), while their bodies measure about 1.8 cm (0.7 in) long. [11] Like most spiders, [12] Sparassidae use venom to immobilize prey. There have been reports of members of various genera such as Palystes, [13] Neosparassus, and several others inflicting severe bites on humans. The ...
Leptomithrax gaimardii Giant spider crab (Milne Edwards, 1834) (Albany, Western Australia, to Sydney, New South Wales, and around Tasmania.) [1] Schizophrys aspera Red sea toad (Milne Edwards, 1834) (Tropical Australia and South Australia gulfs. Also widespread in the Indo-West Pacific region.) [1]
The coconut crab (Birgus latro) is a terrestrial species of giant hermit crab, and is also known as the robber crab or palm thief. It is the largest terrestrial arthropod known, with a weight of up to 4.1 kg (9 lb). The distance from the tip of one leg to the tip of another can be as wide as 1 m (3 ft 3 in).
Thwaitesia argentiopunctata, Silver Dewdrop spider. Family Thomisidae. Amyciaea albomaculata, Green Tree Ant Mimicking spider Australomisidia spp. Australian Crab Spiders Hedana spp., Green Crab spider Stephanopis altifrons, Knobbly Crab spider Thomisus spectabilis, Australian Crab Spider Zygometis xanthogaster Yellow-tailed Crab Spider. Family ...
A Giant crab is a type of crustacean. Giant crab may refer to: Japanese spider crab (Macrocheira kaempferi), possesses the longest leg span of any marine crab species alive; Coconut crab (Birgus latro), the largest terrestrial invertebrate species alive; Tasmanian giant crab (Pseudocarcinus gigas), another large crab species
Thomisus spectabilis, also known as the white crab spider or Australian crab spider, is a small spider found in Australia and far east Asia. [1] The body length of the female is up to 10 mm, the male 6.2 mm. Including legs, the spider is around 3 cm across. [2] This spider is usually white, though sometimes may appear yellow.