Piratula acuminata
Why it Matters?
A new species of wolf spider, Piratula acuminata, discovered in the Sundarbans by Zoological Survey of India scientists, highlights the region’s rich but underexplored biodiversity.
What You Should Know?
The new spider species is named Piratula acuminata.
It was discovered by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Kolkata.
The discovery was made in Sagar Island, Sundarbans delta, West Bengal.
This is the first record of the genus Piratula in India.
Piratula acuminata belongs to the Lycosidae family (wolf spiders).
Wolf spiders are ground-dwelling and do not spin webs.
The spider is medium-sized (8–10 mm) with a pale creamy-white colour and brown spots.
It was identified by unique genital structures in males and females.