- 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 Raven 1981](../_dbase_upl/P106097719-10-11.jpg)
Xamiatus rubifrons Female adult from above in attach mode
![Xamiatus rubifrons Raven 1981](../_dbase_upl/P106096819-10-11.jpg)
Xamiatus rubifrons Female adult facing, in attack mode
![Xamiatus rubifrons Raven 1981](../_dbase_upl/P106096519-10-11.jpg)
Xamiatus rubifrons Female adult from side, rearing to attack
![Xamiatus rubifrons Raven 1981](../_dbase_upl/P106097619-10-11.jpg)