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Sydney funnel-web spider - Atrax robustus Observed under a fallen log. Atrax robustus,Australia,Geotagged,Summer,Sydney funnel-web spider Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Sydney funnel-web spider - Atrax robustus

Observed under a fallen log.

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  1. A dangerous one, it seems! Posted 5 days ago
    1. Yes it is a dangerous one . Occasionally people get killed . Luckily not that often. Posted 5 days ago

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The Sydney funnel-web spider is a species of venomous mygalomorph spider native to eastern Australia, usually found within a 100 km radius of Sydney. It is a member of a group of spiders known as Australian funnel-web spiders. Its bite is capable of causing serious injury or death in humans if left untreated.

Similar species: Spiders
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Uploaded Aug 31, 2025. Captured Jan 10, 2019 18:08 in 21 Cotswold Rd, Dural NSW 2158, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/10.0
  • 1/256s
  • ISO400
  • 55mm