Sydney Funnel-web Spider
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Sydney Funnel-web Spider
Atrax robustus
The Sydney Funnel-web Spider is a large, black spider with shiny body and strong legs. It builds its burrow with a funnel-shaped entrance. Be cautious around its habitat.
Habitat: Forest
Appearance
The Sydney Funnel-web Spider is a robust, shiny black or dark brown arachnid with a glossy, hairless carapace. It has powerful, downward-pointing fangs and prominent spinnerets, making it visually distinct from many other ground-dwelling spiders.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassArachnidaOrderAraneaeFamilyAtracidaeGenusAtrax
Category
InsectsRarity
Rare
Danger
5/5 · Extreme
Snaps
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Interesting facts
Its fangs are so strong they can pierce human fingernails!
Male funnel-webs often wander into houses looking for mates.
Scientists milk their venom to create life-saving antivenom.
They often build their silk-lined burrows under rocks and logs.
Special abilities
Ability
Potent Venom
Sydney Funnel-web Spider can inject potent neurotoxic venom that helps them quickly subdue prey and deter predators.
Ability
Silk Fortress
Sydney Funnel-web Spider can weave intricate funnel-shaped silk retreats that help them ambush unsuspecting prey.
Ability
Wall Walker
Sydney Funnel-web Spider has specialized claw tufts that help them climb smooth surfaces like glass or concrete.
Ability
Underwater Breather
Sydney Funnel-web Spider can trap an air bubble to breathe underwater, which helps them survive floods.
Measurements & details
- Size
- 10-35 mm
- Lifespan
- 365-3650 days
- Leg Count
- 8
Diet & Feeding
Tiny insects and other small creatures beware, this spider is a fierce hunter!
Age differences: Young spiders eat smaller insects, while adults can tackle larger prey like frogs.
Primary Foods
- insects
- small lizards
- frogs
- snails
- other spiders
Foraging Method
- Ambush
Ecological connections
eats
field cricket
Gryllus assimilis
a common insect prey
eats
green tree frog
Litoria caerulea
predator to small frogs
eaten by
giant centipede
Scolopendra morsitans
can prey on wandering spiders
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Web Builder
This trait characterizes organisms that construct elaborate silken webs for catching prey, shelter, or reproduction.
Burrowing
Burrowing animals dig tunnels and chambers in the ground, using these subterranean structures for shelter, hunting, or breeding.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Longevous
This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind.
Carnivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Venomous
Venomous organisms produce toxins that are injected into another animal, typically through a bite or sting.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
5/5 · Extreme
Avoid touching or provoking this spider. If you see one, admire it from a safe distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Sydney Funnel-web Spider?
10-35 mm
How long does Sydney Funnel-web Spider live?
365-3650 days
What does Sydney Funnel-web Spider eat?
Tiny insects and other small creatures beware, this spider is a fierce hunter!
Where is Sydney Funnel-web Spider usually found?
Forest
How does Sydney Funnel-web Spider hunt?
Ambush
How many legs does Sydney Funnel-web Spider have?
8
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