Cheliferoides longimanus
This record describes Cheliferoides longimanus (species). Recorded family: Salticidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
- - - - male - - - - - - - - - - female - - - - Type: Llano Grande, below Weslaco, Hidalgo Co., Texas (male, April 28, 1934, S. Mulaik, holotype, AMNH)
Wikipedia reference for Cheliferoides longimanus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheliferoides_longimanus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae (Spiders)
- Family
- Salticidae (Jumping Spiders)
- Genus
- Cheliferoides
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Coastal plains
Geographic Range
This species occurs along the Gulf coast from Florida to Texas as well as Arizona.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Pseudoscorpion, Model - Spider, Mimic ?? ( 4 ) -
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cheliferoides longimanus Gertsch, 1936
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Cheliferoides longimanus. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
As of 2023, 51,673 spider species in 136 families have been recorded, though an estimated 150,000 species exist. Spiders rank 7th in total species diversity among all organism orders. Only 0.5% of spider species pose any risk to human health.
Ecological role of the group
Spider venom contains complex peptides with diverse pharmacological activities, making them valuable for drug development research. Spiders produce up to 7 types of silk from specialized glands. Spider silk genes have been inserted into mammals and plants for biotech applications.
Economic and practical significance of the group
The global spider community kills an estimated 400-800 million tons of prey annually (2017 study). Spiders provide billions of dollars in natural pest control for agriculture. Spider silk is 5× stronger than steel of the same diameter, driving a biomaterials research industry.
Recorded sources for this group: World Spider Catalog, PNAS, Nature, ScienceDirect. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Cheliferoides longimanus (3)
Photo credits: (c) Mike Quinn, San Marcos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mike Quinn, San Marcos | Mike Quinn, no known copyright restrictions (public domain) | (c) John Schneider, all rights reserved, uploaded by John Schneider | Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by cheins
Frequently Asked Questions About Cheliferoides longimanus
What is Cheliferoides longimanus?
Cheliferoides longimanus is a species in the family Salticidae, within the order Araneae.
How do you identify Cheliferoides longimanus?
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Where is Cheliferoides longimanus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Coastal plains |
| Range | This species occurs along the Gulf coast from Florida to Texas as well as Arizona. |
What is the life cycle of a Cheliferoides longimanus?
Pseudoscorpion, Model - Spider, Mimic ?? ( 4 ) -