Pike Slender Jumper
Marpissa pikei
This record describes Marpissa pikei (species). Recorded family: Salticidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Marpissa pikei is a species of jumping spider that is found in the eastern United States, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and Cuba.
Identification notes
Male/Female: Palp: Epigynum:
Wikipedia reference for Marpissa pikei: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marpissa_pikei.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae (Spiders)
- Family
- Salticidae (Jumping Spiders)
- Genus
- Marpissa
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
New England and Ontario west to Minnesota and South to Florida, Texas, New Mexico and Arizona.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Marpissa pikei (Peckham & Peckham) Orig. Comb: Hyctia pikei Peckham & Peckham, 1888
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Marpissa pikei. 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 Pike Slender Jumper (7)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by cheins , Mike Quinn , Dick Walton , kschnei
Frequently Asked Questions About Pike Slender Jumper
What is Pike Slender Jumper?
Pike Slender Jumper (Marpissa pikei) is a species in the family Salticidae, within the order Araneae.
How do you identify Pike Slender Jumper?
Male/Female: Palp: Epigynum:
Where is Pike Slender Jumper found?
Range: New England and Ontario west to Minnesota and South to Florida, Texas, New Mexico and Arizona.