Rare Jumping Spider Colyttus bilineatus Recorded for the First Time in India

Exam-focused facts from the 31 January 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Researchers from Assam University, Silchar, have recorded the rare jumping spider species Colyttus bilineatus for the first time in India.
The species was documented at Loharbond, located within the Inner Line Reserved Forest in the Cachar district of Assam.
The Inner Line Reserved Forest, where the discovery occurred, shares borders with the states of Mizoram and Manipur.
This discovery adds to the biodiversity list of India and highlights the scientific significance of the forests in southern Assam.