A new species of the genus Chinattus Logunov, 1999 from Wuyi Mountain National Park, China (Araneae, Salticidae)

Researchers have identified a new species of jumping spider, Chinattus huanggangshan, within the genus Chinattus, from Wuyi Mountain National Park in Jiangxi Province, China. This discovery is significant as it represents the first confirmed record of this genus in Jiangxi, expanding its known distribution range. The study provides detailed morphological descriptions and photographs, along with a distribution map, to aid in species identification. Notably, the absence of Chinattus records in Jiangxi raises questions about potential sampling gaps or ecological barriers that may limit its presence in the region. This research contributes to our understanding of the genus' geographic range and habitat preferences within China.

Lyu, X., Fan, Q., Cai, Z., Zou, Z., Liu, K., & Liu, B. (2025). A new species of the genus Chinattus Logunov, 1999 from Wuyi Mountain National Park, China (Araneae, Salticidae). Biodiversity Data Journal, 13. https://doi.org/10.3897/bdj.13.e155002