The Leucorchestris genus is a part of the huntsman spider family comprising seven species at present, and, indigenous to parts of Angola and Namibia.
Size: They are big, having a body length of approximately 13 cm (5 inches) , and a leg span of 26 cm (10 inches) on an average.
Color: Some are white, having black rings surrounding their spinnerets, while a few have a yellowish or reddish- brown body.
Other Characteristic Features: The females of most of the species have a shorter leg span with a heavy built.
About 60 to 80 eggs are laid in a clutch.
The juveniles disperse from their mother after maturation.
Species of this genus are venomous, though their bite is not known to have any severe toxic effects on humans.
| Lifespan | Males: 2 months Females: 6 months |
| Distribution | Angola and Namibia |
| Habitat | Sand dunes in arid regions |
| Diet | Small insects and other spiders |
Image Credits: alchetron.com
The Leucorchestris genus is a part of the huntsman spider family comprising seven species at present, and, indigenous to parts of Angola and Namibia.
Size: They are big, having a body length of approximately 13 cm (5 inches) , and a leg span of 26 cm (10 inches) on an average.
Color: Some are white, having black rings surrounding their spinnerets, while a few have a yellowish or reddish- brown body.
Other Characteristic Features: The females of most of the species have a shorter leg span with a heavy built.
About 60 to 80 eggs are laid in a clutch.
The juveniles disperse from their mother after maturation.
Species of this genus are venomous, though their bite is not known to have any severe toxic effects on humans.
| Lifespan | Males: 2 months Females: 6 months |
| Distribution | Angola and Namibia |
| Habitat | Sand dunes in arid regions |
| Diet | Small insects and other spiders |
Image Credits: alchetron.com
