Species Maratus literatus Otto & Hill, 2014
- Maratus literatus Otto, J.C. & Hill, D.E. 2014. Peacock spiders of the pavonis group from southern Australia (Araneae: Salticidae: Euophryinae: Maratus). Peckhamia 117.1: 1-62 [10-24, figs 8-25].
Type data:
Holotype AM KS129815 ♂, Coleambally, New South Wales [S 34.87242°, E 145.94353°].
Paratype(s) AM KS825816-7 ♂, Coleambally, New South Wales [S 34.87242°, E 145.94353°]; AM ♀, Coleambally, New South Wales [S 34.87242°, E 145.94353°]; ♂, Coleambally, New South Wales [S 34.87242°, E 145.94353°].
Distribution
States
New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria
IBRA
NSW, SA, Vic: Murray Darling Depression (MDD), NSW South Western Slopes (NSS), Riverina (RIV)
Ecological Descriptors
Arthropod-feeder, carnivorous, litter, predator.
General References
Otto, J.C. & Hill, D.E. 2017. Catalogue of the Australian peacock spiders (Araneae: Salticidae: Euophryini: Maratus, Sataus). Peckhamia 148.1: 1-24 (includes a photo, distribution and diagnostic characteristics)
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-Oct-2020 | SALTICIDAE Blackwall, 1841 | 06-Jul-2017 | MODIFIED | Barry Richardson |
| Maratus Karsch, 1878 | 12-Nov-2014 | ADDED | Lyn Randall |