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Iridopelma
''Iridopelma'' is a genus of Brazilian tarantulas that was first described by Reginald Innes Pocock in 1901. Diagnosis Males of this genus can be distinguished by the tibial spurs on leg 1 and 2, while females differ from most other genera by the anterior eye row, which is strongly curved forward. ''Avicularia'' and '' Typhochlaena'' both own the latter characteristics; however, ''Iridopelma'' can be distinguished from ''Avicularia'' by the spermatheca, which lacks a curvature, and from '' Typhochlaena'' by the spinnerets, which are finger-shaped. Species it contains six species, all found in Brazil: *''Iridopelma hirsutum'' Pocock, 1901 (type) – Brazil *''Iridopelma katiae'' Bertani, 2012 – Brazil *''Iridopelma marcoi'' Bertani, 2012 – Brazil *''Iridopelma oliveirai'' Bertani, 2012 – Brazil *''Iridopelma vanini'' Bertani, 2012 – Brazil *''Iridopelma zorodes'' ( Mello-Leitão, 1926) – Brazil In synonymy *''I. palmicola'' (Mello-Leitão, 1945) = ''Iridopelma hirsutum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iridopelma Vanini
''Iridopelma'' is a genus of Brazilian Theraphosidae, tarantulas that was first described by Reginald Innes Pocock in 1901. Diagnosis Males of this genus can be distinguished by the tibial spurs on leg 1 and 2, while females differ from most other genera by the anterior eye row, which is strongly curved forward. ''Avicularia'' and ''Typhochlaena'' both own the latter characteristics; however, ''Iridopelma'' can be distinguished from ''Avicularia'' by the spermatheca, which lacks a curvature, and from ''Typhochlaena'' by the spinnerets, which are finger-shaped. Species it contains six species, all found in Brazil: *''Iridopelma hirsutum'' Pocock, 1901 (Type species, type) – Brazil *''Iridopelma katiae'' Rogério Bertani, Bertani, 2012 – Brazil *''Iridopelma marcoi'' Bertani, 2012 – Brazil *''Iridopelma oliveirai'' Bertani, 2012 – Brazil *''Iridopelma vanini'' Bertani, 2012 – Brazil *''Iridopelma zorodes'' (Cândido Firmino de Mello-Leitão, Mello-Leitão, 1926) – Brazi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iridopelma Zorodes
''Iridopelma'' is a genus of Brazilian tarantulas that was first described by Reginald Innes Pocock in 1901. Diagnosis Males of this genus can be distinguished by the tibial spurs on leg 1 and 2, while females differ from most other genera by the anterior eye row, which is strongly curved forward. ''Avicularia'' and '' Typhochlaena'' both own the latter characteristics; however, ''Iridopelma'' can be distinguished from ''Avicularia'' by the spermatheca, which lacks a curvature, and from '' Typhochlaena'' by the spinnerets, which are finger-shaped. Species it contains six species, all found in Brazil: *'' Iridopelma hirsutum'' Pocock, 1901 (type) – Brazil *'' Iridopelma katiae'' Bertani, 2012 – Brazil *''Iridopelma marcoi'' Bertani, 2012 – Brazil *'' Iridopelma oliveirai'' Bertani, 2012 – Brazil *''Iridopelma vanini'' Bertani, 2012 – Brazil *'' Iridopelma zorodes'' ( Mello-Leitão, 1926) – Brazil In synonymy *''I. palmicola'' (Mello-Leitão, 1945) = '' Iridopelma hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Theraphosidae Species
This page lists all described genera and species of the spider family Theraphosidae. , the World Spider Catalog accepted 1041 species in 156 genera: A ''Acanthopelma'' '' Acanthopelma'' F. O. Pickard-Cambridge, 1897 * '' Acanthopelma beccarii'' Caporiacco, 1947 - Guyana * '' Acanthopelma rufescens'' F. O. Pickard-Cambridge, 1897 ( type) - Central America ''Acanthoscurria'' '' Acanthoscurria'' Ausserer, 1871 * '' Acanthoscurria antillensis'' Pocock, 1903 - Lesser Antilles * '' Acanthoscurria belterrensis'' Paula, Gabriel, Indicatti, Brescovit & Lucas, 2014 - Brazil * '' Acanthoscurria chacoana'' Brèthes, 1909 - Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina * '' Acanthoscurria cordubensis'' Thorell, 1894 - Argentina * '' Acanthoscurria geniculata'' (C. L. Koch, 1841) ( type) - Brazil * '' Acanthoscurria gomesiana'' Mello-Leitão, 1923 - Brazil * '' Acanthoscurria insubtilis'' Simon, 1892 - Bolivia, Brazil * '' Acanthoscurria juruenicola'' Mello-Leitão, 1923 - Brazil * '' Acanthoscurri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avicularia
''Avicularia'' is a genus of the Family (biology), family Theraphosidae containing various species of arboreal tarantulas. The genus is native to Panama, the Caribbean, and tropical South America. Each species in the genus has very distinguishable pink foot pads. Species belonging to this genus are amongst the relatively small exception of tarantulas that can jump moderate distances as juveniles, with most tarantulas being limited to lunges of 3-4 centimeters. Urticating hairs are distinct to new world tarantulas including the ''Avicularia'' that are attached to the spider's cuticle ''via'' a stalk. These spiny, barbed hairs are used as a defense against potential intruders as well as embedded into silk to protect the egg sac. In active defense, the hairs are released by contact with the stimulus and rubbed in. At least three species of ''Avicularia'' are threatened by habitat loss and illegal trafficking, due to their popularity as exotic pets. ''Pinktoe tarantula, Avicularia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Typhochlaena Seladonia
''Typhochlaena seladonia'' is a species of aviculariine tarantula, and is the type species of the genus '' Typhochlaena''. It is unique as an arboreal spider that constructs trapdoors in the bark of trees. The common name is the Brazilian jewel tarantula. Taxonomy ''T. seladonia'' was originally described by Carl Ludwig Koch, in Brazil in 1841, as ''Mygale seladonia''. In 1850 he changed its name to ''Typhochlaena seladonia''; then Eugène Simon changed it again to ''Avicularia seladonia''. In 1928, Candido Mello-Leitão changed the species name back to ''Typhochlaena seladonia'', but Andrew Smith (in 1993) changed it to ''Iridopelma seladonia'', and then Lina Almeida-Silva changed it to ''Iridopelma seladonium''. Rogèrio Bertani finally changed the name back to ''Typhochlaena seladonia'' in 2012. Characteristics The female ''Typhochlaena seladonia'' has long, thin spermathecae, which are spiralled distally. The male has a very long embolus. Additionally, both genders have ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Typhochlaena
''Typhochlaena'' is a genus of small-bodied tarantulas with an arboreal trapdoor lifestyle. All the species except for ''T. seladonia'' were first described by Rogério Bertani in 2012. Characteristics ''Typhochlaena'' differs from all other aviculariine species by having a domed, short distal segment on the posterior lateral spinneret; the sternum is as long as wide, truncated behind; they are also quite small, with type II urticating hairs.Bertani, R. (2012). Revision, cladistic analysis and biogeography of Typhochlaena C. L. Koch, 1850, Pachistopelma Pocock, 1901 and Iridopelma Pocock, 1901 (Araneae, Theraphosidae, Aviculariinae). ZooKeys 230: 1-94. Retrieved February 2, 2016 Species , the World Spider Catalog accepted the following species: *'' Typhochlaena amma'' Bertani, 2012 – Brazil *'' Typhochlaena costae'' Bertani, 2012 – Brazil *'' Typhochlaena curumim'' Bertani, 2012 – Brazil *'' Typhochlaena paschoali'' Bertani, 2012 – Brazil *''Typhochlaena selad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Theraphosidae Genera
Tarantulas comprise a group of large and often hairy spiders of the Family (biology), family Theraphosidae. , 1,100 species have been identified, with 166 genera. The term "tarantula" is usually used to describe members of the family Theraphosidae, although many other members of the same infraorder (Mygalomorphae) are commonly referred to as "tarantulas" or "false tarantulas". Some of the more common species have become popular in the exotic pet trade. Many New World species kept as pets have setae known as urticating hairs that can cause irritation to the skin, and in extreme cases, cause damage to the eyes. Overview Like all arthropods, the tarantula is an invertebrate that relies on an exoskeleton for muscular support.Pomeroy, R. (2014, February 4). Pub. Real Clear Science, "Spiders, and Their Amazing Hydraulic Legs and Genitalia". Retrieved October 13, 2019, from https://www.realclearscience.com/blog/2013/02/spiders-their-amazing-hydraulic-legs-and-genitals.html. Like ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Theraphosidae
Tarantulas comprise a group of large and often hairy spiders of the family Theraphosidae. , 1,100 species have been identified, with 166 genera. The term "tarantula" is usually used to describe members of the family Theraphosidae, although many other members of the same infraorder ( Mygalomorphae) are commonly referred to as "tarantulas" or "false tarantulas". Some of the more common species have become popular in the exotic pet trade. Many New World species kept as pets have setae known as urticating hairs that can cause irritation to the skin, and in extreme cases, cause damage to the eyes. Overview Like all arthropods, the tarantula is an invertebrate that relies on an exoskeleton for muscular support.Pomeroy, R. (2014, February 4). Pub. Real Clear Science, "Spiders, and Their Amazing Hydraulic Legs and Genitalia". Retrieved October 13, 2019, from https://www.realclearscience.com/blog/2013/02/spiders-their-amazing-hydraulic-legs-and-genitals.html. Like other Arachni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
