# Zebra spider (*Salticus scenicus*)

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The zebra spider (Salticus scenicus) is an arachnid in the spider subgroup, belonging to the family Salticidae. It is classified in the kingdom Animalia, phylum Arthropoda, class Arachnida, order Araneae and genus Salticus. The species is also called the zebra jumper or zebra jumping spider, and its scientific name carries the authority (Clerck, 1757).

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | Not recorded |
| Length | 4 mm – 7.5 mm |
| Lifespan | Not recorded |
| Diet | Invertivore |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | forest, grassland, human_modified, rocky |
| Young per litter or clutch | Not recorded |
| Active | By day (diurnal) |
| Conservation status | Not recorded |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Arthropoda
- class: Arachnida
- order: Araneae
- family: Salticidae
- genus: Salticus
- species: *Salticus scenicus* (Clerck, 1757)

Synonyms: *Aranea scenica*, *Araneus scenicus*, *Salticus faustus*

## Common questions

### What kind of animal is the zebra spider?

The zebra spider is an arachnid in the spider subgroup. It belongs to the order Araneae and the family Salticidae.

### What is the scientific name of the zebra spider?

The scientific name of the zebra spider is Salticus scenicus, placed in the genus Salticus.

### What other names does the zebra spider have?

The zebra spider is also called the zebra jumper and the zebra jumping spider.

### What family does the zebra spider belong to?

The zebra spider belongs to the family Salticidae, in the order Araneae and class Arachnida.

### What phylum is the zebra spider in?

The zebra spider is in the phylum Arthropoda, within the kingdom Animalia.

## Sources

- [Catalogue of Life eXtended Release](https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/316691), CC BY 4.0, 2026-10-16 XR. Catalogue of Life (2026). Catalogue of Life eXtended Release, version 2026-10-16 XR. Catalogue of Life Foundation, Amsterdam, Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.48580/dgzlf
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- [TraitCH: a multi-taxa functional trait dataset for Switzerland and Europe](https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15063844), CC BY 4.0, 2.0. Chauvier, Y., Adde, A., Bergamini, A. et al. (2025) TraitCH: a multi-taxa functional trait dataset for Switzerland and Europe. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15063844
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org), CC0 1.0, 2026-11-11. Wikidata contributors. Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org (data retrieved via the Wikidata Query Service).
- [Wikipedia (English)](https://en.wikipedia.org), CC BY-SA 4.0, 2026-11-11. Wikipedia contributors. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org (text under CC BY-SA 4.0; each block names its article and revision).

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