''Platycryptus magnus'' is a

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of jumping spider in the

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Salticidae. It is found in Central America, has a large hairy body and is mostly gray. They are very similar to other ''platycryptus'', but differ from other members of their genus by having a moderate

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, a small bump on their pedipalp. Previously, ''Marpissa broadwayi'' was mischaracterized as a separate species but they are synonymous.

References

Salticidae Spiders described in 1958 {{Jumping-spider-stub