Tarantula Hawk vs Sydney Funnel-web Spider
Who would win?
Tarantula Hawk toss-up
| Tarantula Hawk | Sydney Funnel-web Spider | |
|---|---|---|
| 34.3 | Power index | 33.8 |
| D | Tier | D |
| #302 | Rank | #305 |
| 1 g | Weight | 2 g |
| 4.5 cm | Length | 2.5 cm |
| — | Height | — |
| — | Top speed | — |
| — | Bite force | — |
| — | Lifespan | 5 years |
Tarantula Hawk wins this matchup 51% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 3 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from agility (73 vs 58). Its power index is 34.3 against 33.8 for the Sydney Funnel-web Spider.
Size matters here: a typical adult Sydney Funnel-web Spider weighs about 2 g (0.1 oz), roughly 2.0× the Tarantula Hawk's 1 g. Despite that, the Tarantula Hawk's weapons and fighting stats carry the day.
The Sydney Funnel-web Spider's best chance is its attack (25 vs 14), plus abilities like Primate-Killer Toxin and Rear-and-Grip Strike. This one is close enough that terrain, first contact and motivation could flip it.
Who would win, Tarantula Hawk or Sydney Funnel-web Spider?
Tarantula Hawk. Tarantula Hawk wins this matchup 51% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 3 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from agility (73 vs 58). Its power index is 34.3 against 33.8 for the Sydney Funnel-web Spider.
Which is bigger, the Tarantula Hawk or the Sydney Funnel-web Spider?
The Sydney Funnel-web Spider (2 g) is heavier than the Tarantula Hawk (1 g).
Which is faster?
No reliable top speed exists for both, but the Tarantula Hawk is more agile (73 vs 58).
Odds come from the Animal Battle Stats model: six researched ratings, weighted, compared head to head. How it works
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