72 observations
Bagheera kiplingi
Bagheera kiplingi
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Arthropoda βΊClass: Arachnida βΊOrder: Araneae βΊFamily: Salticidae βΊGenus: Bagheera
About
Bagheera kiplingi is a species of jumping spider found in Central America, including Mexico, Costa Rica, and Guatemala. It is the type species of the genus Bagheera, which includes three other species, including B. prosper. B. kiplingi is notable for its peculiar diet, which, uniquely for a spider, is mostly herbivorous. No other known spider has such a thoroughly herbivorous diet.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Bagheera kiplingi is Bagheera kiplingi.
- Bagheera kiplingi belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Bagheera kiplingi belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Bagheera kiplingi belongs to the class Arachnida.
- Bagheera kiplingi belongs to the order Araneae.
- Bagheera kiplingi belongs to the family Salticidae.
- Bagheera kiplingi belongs to the genus Bagheera.