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Spiders in Ecuador

Spiders found in Ecuador include 5 unique species from confirmed sightings by contributing members of Spider ID. It is important to remember that spiders seen in Ecuador are not bound by the territorial lines decided on by humans, therefore their distribution is subject to change. Occasionally, spiders can be found well outside of their known range due to being intentionally or accidentally transported by humans in cars, luggage, and other belongings.

5 Species Found in Ecuador

Argiope argentata
(Silver Garden Spider)
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Avicularia avicularia
(Pink-toe Tarantula)
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2 pictures
Gasteracantha cancriformis
(Spiny-backed Orb-weaver)
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61 pictures
Heteropoda venatoria
(Huntsman Spider)
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99 pictures
Steatoda nobilis
(Noble False Widow)
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171 pictures

Ecuador Sightings
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