- Xamiatus rubifrons
- Xamiatus rubifrons Female adult from above
- Xamiatus rubifrons Female adult from above in attach mode
- Xamiatus rubifrons Female adult facing, in attack mode
- Xamiatus rubifrons Female adult from side, rearing to attack
Xamiatus rubifrons
The Red-jawed Spider is a rare species in an uncommon genus. There are five Australian species in the genus Xamiatus erected by Dr Robert Raven in 1981 Including the big Xamiatus magnificus. The Red-jawed is found in South East Queensland near creeks. Its name comes from its very red to dark-pink chelicerae, or jaws. It is a dark brown spider, usually about 4cm in body length, robust and heavy and quite aggressive. It has a straight burrow with no offshoot, possibly due to its relative size, aggression and strength, making it unnecessary to retreat from intruders. The species name rubifrons means red-fronted. Little is known of its biology or venom, but its large fangs suggest it is capable of delivering painful and possibly dangerous bites.
Xamiatus rubifrons Female adult from above
Xamiatus rubifrons Female adult from above in attach mode
Xamiatus rubifrons Female adult facing, in attack mode
Xamiatus rubifrons Female adult from side, rearing to attack
