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This is a baboon spider, Sabi Sands S. Africa, I've looked around and can't find coloring like it. It was spotted on Live Safari Wild Earth. Hoping to find the name.
thanks tap
thanks tap
I tried to contact spider atlas, I think the info went through but couldn't figure out how to post a picture.Very interesting for sure. I haven't seen this colouring on any species endemic to SA.
Can't be Encyocratella olivacea as they are endemic to Tanzania. This will be a species from Harpactirinae subfamily.
My guesses would be that it belongs to Harpactirella or Brachionopus.
It sure is interesting. If you contact the team at www.baboonspideratlas.co.za and send photos with info on locality etc, they will be happy to help. It will also be valuable to their study.
Would you mind if I used tour picture to send to a few friends that may be able to help?
Can't be Encyocratella olivacea as they are endemic to Tanzania. This will be a species from Harpactirinae subfamily.
The Usambara mountains are situated in north east Tanzania bordering Kenya.Encyocratella olivacea are from Usambara which is in S.Africa.
The Usambara mountains are situated in north east Tanzania bordering Kenya.
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Judginng by its size, banding in the legs and the lack of starburst carapace, I'm sticking with Brachionopus. I know that they first collected Brachionopus cf. robustus from near this location.