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giant crab spiders

Heteropoda venatoria

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in terrestrial habitats from forests to deserts.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (13 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇵🇱 Poland 🇪🇸 Spain 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (สัตว์)

Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)

Arachnida (แมง)

Araneae (แมงมุม)

Species

Heteropoda venatoria (giant crab spiders)

Names in Other Languages

German Warmhaus-Riesenkrabbenspinne

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สัตว์

สัตว์ขาปล้อง

แมงมุม

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of giant crab spiders?

The scientific name of giant crab spiders is Heteropoda venatoria. It belongs to the genus Heteropoda.

Where does giant crab spiders live?

giant crab spiders is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (13 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal.

What family does giant crab spiders belong to?

giant crab spiders (Heteropoda venatoria) belongs to the genus Heteropoda, which is part of the taxonomic family Sparassidae.

What kingdom does giant crab spiders belong to?

giant crab spiders (Heteropoda venatoria) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

Native Range — 17 Countries

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Genus Heteropoda — 1 Species

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giant crab spiders

Heteropoda venatoria

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Data verified มีนาคม 2026

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