Harvestman
Sandokan truncatus
The adult harvestman inhabits humid forest-floor microhabitats, sheltering in leaf litter, crevices, and rotten logs during the day. It forages at night for small arthropods, soft-bodied prey, and scavenged organic material, using its long legs to probe the surroundings. Its main defence is a pair of scent glands that release irritating chemicals when it is grabbed. Unlike spiders, it has a single fused-looking body region and does not produce silk or venomous fangs.
- Type
- Venom
- Conservation status
- NE