The Himalayan jumping spider is found in the Himalayas at an elevation of 22,000 ft. These unique spiders were for the first time observed by Irish naturalist Richard Hingston on his expediition to Mount Everest.
Size: Females are around 0.19 inches (5mm) while males are approximately 0.15 inches (4 mm)
Color: They have a brown body with whitish hair. The males have a darker appearance than the females, also having a black abdomen.
Other Characteristic Features: Their anterior eyes have fringes of brown hairs. Males have outgrown maxillae or a mouthpart.
They lay eggs in sacs and produce a silk thread to protect the eggs until they hatch.
There is not much information about the spiderlings of this species.
Like other members of the family, these spiders do not make webs.
Although they can bite to defend themselves, but it is not poisonous for humans
| Distribution | The Himalayas |
| Habitat | Rocky debris |
| Lifespan | Around 1 year |
| Predators | Blue mud dauber, spider wasp, centipede, brown widow spiders |
| Diet | Flies, springtails, and similar insects |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Not listed |
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The Himalayan jumping spider is found in the Himalayas at an elevation of 22,000 ft. These unique spiders were for the first time observed by Irish naturalist Richard Hingston on his expediition to Mount Everest.
Size: Females are around 0.19 inches (5mm) while males are approximately 0.15 inches (4 mm)
Color: They have a brown body with whitish hair. The males have a darker appearance than the females, also having a black abdomen.
Other Characteristic Features: Their anterior eyes have fringes of brown hairs. Males have outgrown maxillae or a mouthpart.
They lay eggs in sacs and produce a silk thread to protect the eggs until they hatch.
There is not much information about the spiderlings of this species.
Like other members of the family, these spiders do not make webs.
Although they can bite to defend themselves, but it is not poisonous for humans
| Distribution | The Himalayas |
| Habitat | Rocky debris |
| Lifespan | Around 1 year |
| Predators | Blue mud dauber, spider wasp, centipede, brown widow spiders |
| Diet | Flies, springtails, and similar insects |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Not listed |
Image Source: Steemitimages.com, Angamen.com, I.pinimg.com
