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More than 2200 species of the wild flora and fauna photographed in Zihuatanejo, Mexico and the surrounding area.
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Spiders of Zihuatanejo
ORDER ARANEAE
Corythalia opima
Corythalia opima
Corythalia opima is a small, vividly colored jumping spider belonging to the family Salticidae, known for its remarkable vision and agile movements. Native to parts of Central America, this species typically inhabits leaf litter and low vegetation in tropical and subtropical forests. Like other jumping spiders, C. opima does not build webs to catch prey; instead, it relies on its excellent eyesight to actively hunt small insects and other arthropods.

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