Taxonomic Swap 89600
(Tehty 04-03-2021)
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None from me!
I am fine with that, it’s about time,
always thought it should be in Maratus because of its scute.
I assume you will be doing M griseum as well
@dmcheatle will you also be adding missing Maratus species as well ?
Just a non-scientific question from a non-scientist citizen; does that mean it's now considered a Peacock Spider???
Well original there was only one “peacock spider” the common name that Dunn used in 1957 for Saitis pavonis which he officially described 10 years prior in 1947, later to be known as Maratus pavonis. Pavonis is the Latin genitive of Latin pavo = " peacock".
As more Maratus were found the name stuck, to eventually become the common name used for the whole genus Maratus.
So yes I guess more people can now honestly say they have peacock spiders in their backyard.
Thanks suzieandjim - yep, I'm one of them lol, you've made me a very happy snapper!!!
Notification to top observers/identifiers before committing. Otto & Hill have moved the species again in their 2021 update, and it has been accepted by the World Spider Catalogue which is our reference used for spiders.
Any concerns before application ?
@natashataylor @reiner @suzieandjim @lek