09. Sac Spider

Common Name:   Sac spider

Scientific Name:  Clubionidae

Animal Family:   Clubionidae

Description:   Sac Spiders are small to medium-sized spiders with a pale yellow to light brown coloration. They have long legs and a cylindrical body, and their characteristic feature is the sac- like retreat they construct for shelter.

Population:   Sac Spider are relatively common and can be found in various regions worldwide.

Found where:   They are found in a wide range of habitats, including forests, grasslands, urban areas, and agricultural fields.

Habitat: Sac Spiders prefer to dwell in vegetation, under rock, and in crevices. They are nocturnal hunters and use their silk retreats to rest during the day and hunt at night.

Food:   Sac Spiders primarily feed on insects, such as ants, flies, and small moths, which they catch by ambushing or actively hunting.

08. Corinnidae

Common Name:   Corinnidae Spider

Scientific Name:   Corinnidae

Animal Family:   Arachnids

Description:   Corinnidae Spider are a diverse family of spiders known for their varying size, colors, and behaviors. They typically have compact bodies and robust legs, often with distinct pattens or markings.

Population:   The population of Corinnidae spiders varies depending on their specific species and Habitats. Some Species may be more abundant in certain regions, while others may be less common.

Found where:   Corinndae spider are found worldwide, with species inhabiting diverse ecosystems ranging from tropical rainforests to deserts and temperate forests.

Habitat:   They are adaptable spiders including leaf litter, under rocks, in vegetation, and even in human structures such as house and buildings.

Food:   Corinnidae spiders are predators, feeding on a variety of small insects and other arthropods. They often hunt by ambushing their prey or by constructing silk retreats where they wait for passing prey.

06. Green Vine Snake

 

Common Name:   Green Vine Snake

Scientific Name:   Ahaetulla nasuta 

Animal Family:   Colubridae

Description:   Average length 120cm. Maximum length 200cm. There are some subtle difference between males and female. Female tend to be slightly larger than males especially in terms of body length. Some males may have slightly broader heads than females, but difference can be subtle. In some cases, there might be slight difference in coloration or pattern between males and females, but this can vary. 

Found where:   Ahaetulla nasuta is endemic to the Central and Southwestern wet zone of Sri Lanka.

Habitat:   Found in low bushes, shrubs and trees in lowland forest terrain at elevations up to about 1000 meteres, particular near streams and often found near human settlements.

Food:   They normally feed on frogs amd lizard using their binocular vision to hunt.

05. Lee Mapila/Naga Mapila

 

 

Common Name:   Forsten's cat snake

Scientific Name:   Boiga forsteni

Animal Family:   Colubridae

Description:   It is the largest among Cat Snakes and can grow up to 230cm. But generally found in 120-150cm range. This species is sexually dichromatic, males are green and females are brown in colour.

Found where:   We can found this wonderful snake at Yala National Park.

Habitat:   The preferred habitats of Boiga forsteni are lowland forests and agricultural areas.

Food:   Boiga forsteni preys on lizards, snakes, birds, bats, and rodents.