🌿Native Nature

Deserta Grande Wolf Spider

Hogna ingens

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Arachnida ›Order: Araneae ›Family: Lycosidae ›Genus: Hogna

About

Hogna ingens, the Deserta Grande wolf spider, is a critically endangered spider species endemic to the Deserta Grande Island of the Madeira archipelago - specifically a remote valley, the Vale de Castanheira. Adult numbers have been estimated at less than 5,000, making it one of the rarest wolf spider species. It is also believed to be one of the largest wolf spiders on earth, with a 12 cm (4.7 in) leg span for the female, somewhat smaller for...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Deserta Grande Wolf Spider?
The scientific name of Deserta Grande Wolf Spider is Hogna ingens.
What is the conservation status of Deserta Grande Wolf Spider?
The Deserta Grande Wolf Spider has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
What kingdom does Deserta Grande Wolf Spider belong to?
Deserta Grande Wolf Spider belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Deserta Grande Wolf Spider belong to?
Deserta Grande Wolf Spider belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Deserta Grande Wolf Spider belong to?
Deserta Grande Wolf Spider belongs to the class Arachnida.
What order does Deserta Grande Wolf Spider belong to?
Deserta Grande Wolf Spider belongs to the order Araneae.
What family does Deserta Grande Wolf Spider belong to?
Deserta Grande Wolf Spider belongs to the family Lycosidae.
What genus does Deserta Grande Wolf Spider belong to?
Deserta Grande Wolf Spider belongs to the genus Hogna.