103 observations
Scorpion-tail Spider
Arachnura scorpionoides
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Arachnida ›Order: Araneae ›Family: Araneidae ›Genus: Arachnura
About
Arachnura scorpionoides is a species of Drag Tail Spider, in the Arachnura genus, native to Congo, Ethiopia, Madagascar and Mauritius. A specimen of this species has recently been seen (January 2013) in Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa. The specimen laid over 65 eggs which later hatched, therefore making Arachnura scorpionoides a native species of Kenya.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Scorpion-tail Spider is Arachnura scorpionoides.
- Scorpion-tail Spider belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Scorpion-tail Spider belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Scorpion-tail Spider belongs to the class Arachnida.
- Scorpion-tail Spider belongs to the order Araneae.
- Scorpion-tail Spider belongs to the family Araneidae.
- Scorpion-tail Spider belongs to the genus Arachnura.