Somalia is probably one of the most recognizable countries in Africa. It is located in Africa’s eastern coast, bordered by Kenya to the southwest and the Indian Ocean to the east. With its location, it is not surprising to know that there are plenty of living creatures in Somalia including big and small. It also has varied climate and topography making Somalia a home to many different creatures, especially spiders. Get to know more about different spider species you can find in Somalia.
Spiders in Somalia Identification Chart
Common Spiders in Somalia
Biggest Spiders in Somalia
Most Venomous Spiders
Sicariidae Spiders
Tarantulas
Cobweb Spiders
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Less Venomous Spiders
Orb Weavers
- Hairy Golden Orb-weaving Spider also known as Tufted Golden Orb-weaving Spider – Trichonephila fenestrata
Jumping Spiders
- Pantropical Jumping Spider – Plexippus paykulli
- Adanson’s House Jumper – Hasarius adansoni
Cobweb Spiders
- Common Candy-striped Spider – Enoplognatha ovata