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Ancylometes bogotensis (15-9-21 Naturhistorisches Museum Wien)
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Ancylometes bogotensis-- the Giant Fishing Spider
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These are well adapted to fishing. The can walk on water, using air trapped in leg hairs. They can dive for extended periods and even weave a web under water. Their range is Costa Rica to Argentina.