一项由英国和德国科学家参与的研究分析了 250 多种蜘蛛的奔跑速度，发现澳大利亚棕猎人蛛（Heteropoda jugulans）可能是地球上最快的蜘蛛 [1]。该研究团队测量了 162 种不同蜘蛛的速度并结合历史数据，揭示了蜘蛛运动机制与体型之间的生物力学关系 [1]。
研究发现，澳大利亚棕猎人蛛的峰值速度达到 3.59 米/秒（约 13 公里/小时或 8 英里/小时）[1]。这一速度远超此前世界纪录保持者摩洛哥翻跟头蜘蛛的 1.7 米/秒 [1]。
研究指出，存在一个最佳体型阈值，超过该质量后，由于肌肉生理学和身体结构的机械限制，奔跑速度会下降 [1]。研究者 Christofer Clemente 博士表示，猎人蛛利用肌肉收缩和液压压力相结合的方式移动，这与其它动物不同 [1]。
A study involving scientists from Britain and Germany has identified Australia's brown huntsman (Heteropoda jugulans) as a potential candidate for the world's fastest spider [1]. The research analyzed running speeds across 250 species of spiders, combining measurements taken from 162 different types with historical data to reveal biomechanical relationships between movement and body size [1]. Data collection drew primarily from populations in London, Greifswald (Germany), North America, Southern Europe, and Australia [1].
The brown huntsman achieved a peak speed of 3.59 meters per second, equivalent to approximately 13 kilometers or 8 miles per hour [1]. This velocity significantly surpasses the previous world record held by Morocco's tumbling spider (Phidippus regius), which reached only 1.7 meters per second [1]. Dr. Christofer Clemente of the research team noted that huntsmen utilize a unique locomotion method combining muscle contraction with hydraulic pressure, distinguishing their movement from other animals [1]. The study also indicated an optimal body mass threshold; beyond this limit, running speed declines due to physiological constraints in muscles and mechanical limitations in body structure [1].