# JUMP! (DD-343)

> Peacock spiders (genus Maratus) are tiny Australian jumping spiders, most only about 4 to 6 millimeters long. Males raise a brightly colored flap on the abdomen, like a peacock's tail, and court females with leg waves, vibrations and side-to-side steps. Females may attack males whose display fails to impress. The footage shows a male displaying.

- Department: Nature
- First published: 2024-10-13
- Last updated: 2024-10-13
- Permalink: https://detailenjoyer.com/case/jump/
- Author: Marcus Easterling (DetailEnjoyer), The Detail Department

## Quick facts

- **DD-343-F01**: Peacock spiders are Maratus. _(Write-up · Exhibit A (Genus))_
- **DD-343-F02**: Most are 4 to 6 mm long. _(Write-up · Exhibit B (Size))_

## Write-up

A male peacock spider courts with a fan of color and a dance. The spider is only a few millimeters long.

1. **Genus**: Peacock spiders are Maratus.
2. **Size**: Most are 4 to 6 mm long.
3. **Flap**: Males raise a colored flap.
4. **Dance**: They wave legs and vibrate.
5. **Range**: Most live in Australia.

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- [A Web of Wonder (DD-294)](https://detailenjoyer.com/case/a-web-of-wonder/): I linked more spiders

## Reel vs. record

- **Note**: None needed.

## Video: JUMP!: A Male Peacock Spider Courts With a Fan of Color and a Dance

- Duration: 19.4 s · Published: 2024-10-13
- File: https://detailenjoyer.com/assets/videos/DBFhhpeJ5tt.mp4

### Transcript

Did you know the jumping peacock spider is a tiny, yet vibrant species known for its striking colors and impressive courtship displays? Males of the species raise a brightly colored flap on their abdomen, much like a peacock's tail, and perform a unique dance to attract females. This dance includes rhythmic leg waves, abdomen vibrations, and intricate side-to-side movements. NOW YOU KNOW!

## Questions & answers

**Q: Where do most peacock spiders live?**  
A: Endemic mostly. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Genus) · Wikipedia: Maratus)_

**Q: Who displays?**  
A: Courtship. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Size) · Wikipedia: Maratus)_

**Q: What do males raise?**  
A: Colorful. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Flap) · Wikipedia: Maratus)_

**Q: About how big are they?**  
A: Tiny. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Dance) · Wikipedia: Maratus)_

**Q: What kind of spider?**  
A: Salticidae. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Range) · Wikipedia: Maratus)_

## Sources

- [Wikipedia: Maratus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maratus)

## Cite this case file

Easterling, Marcus. "JUMP!." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-343, last updated Oct 13, 2024. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/jump/