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Ephebopus
''Ephebopus'' is a genus of northeastern South American tarantulas that was first described by Eugène Louis Simon in 1892. Its relation to other tarantulas is one of the most uncertain in the family, and it has been frequently moved around and has been placed in each of the eight subfamilies at least once. Description They normally grows to a legspan of . Most live in burrows, though ''E. murinus'' spends an adolescent stage living in trees. Like many other New World tarantulas, these spiders will brush urticating hairs from their bodies as a defense against potential predation. However, these spiders are unique because instead of the abdomen, these hairs are located on the pedipalps, and are removed by rubbing the palps against the chelicerae. Diagnosis They can be differentiated from all other tarantulas by the urticating patch of type 5 urticating hairs, on the pedipalp femora. Species it contains five species, found in Brazil, Suriname, Guyana, and French Guiana: *'' Eph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ephebopus Murinus
The skeleton tarantula, ''Ephebopus murinus'', is a species of spider belonging to the family Theraphosidae (tarantulas), sub-family Aviculariinae. A New World species, it is native to several South American countries. Its common name is derived from the skeleton-like markings on its legs. Taxonomy The species was first described by Charles Athanase Walckenaer in 1837 as ''Mygale murina''. In 1892, Eugène Simon placed it in his genus ''Ephebopus''. Frederick Octavius Pickard-Cambridge described it as ''Santaremia pococki'' in 1896 (creating a new genus). Later Reginald Innes Pocock (1903) synonymised ''S. pococki'' with ''E. murinus'', which remains the species' accepted scientific name to date. The generic name, ''Ephebopus'' is derived from the Greek meaning "youth(ful)" plus "foot", and the specific name, ''murinus'' is from the Latin meaning "mouse-colored". Description The adult ''E. murinus'' usually grows to a leg span of about 11–12 cm (4.5 ... [...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 accepts 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 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 * ''Acanthoscurria maga'' Simon, 1892 - South America * ''Acanthoscurria musculosa'' Sim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ephebopus Uatuman
''Ephebopus uatuman'' also known as the Emerald Skeleton Tarantula is a tarantula native to Brazil. It was first described by Lucas, Silva and Bertani in 1992. It is named after the Uatuman River. Description Females of this species live for up to 15 years, while males live 2 to 4 years. They grow to be about 10cm in size, although their namesake emerald color is usually not apparent. As it's usually only seen after molts. The carapace and legs are usually a dark amber color, with the abdomen of the same color, but with long reddish hairs. There is also yellow banding between the femora and patella of all legs. Identification They can be confused with E. cyanognathus, but they can be distinguished, as this species lacks the iconic blue chelicerae of the Blue Fang Tarantula. And they can be distinguished from all other by the coloration in females, and the shape of the genitalia of both sexes. Distribution They are found all throughout the Amazonean Region of Brazil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ephebopus Cyanognathus
''Ephebopus cyanognathus'', known as the blue fang tarantula, is a species of tarantula (family Theraphosidae). It is endemic to French Guiana.West, R. C. & S. D. Marshall. (2000) Description of two new species of ''Ephebopus'' Simon, 1892 (Araneae, Theraphosidae, Aviculariinae)., ''Arthropoda'' 8(2): 6-14. It was first described by Rick C. West and Samuel D Marshall in 2000, it is somewhat commonly kept as pets. As it common name may suggest, they have magnificent blue chelicerae, cyano meaning blue and gnathus being jaw. This tarantula being a burrowing spider, thought spiderlings of this species have been observed to be semi arboreal. Description This tarantula looks a lot like the ''Ephebopus uatuman'' tarantula, the main distinguishing factor is the blue chelicerae, which is lacking in adult males. Adult males instead of owing the blue chelicerae they own a purplish color, even so they can be distinguished by their palpal bulb. This tarantula shows golden rings in their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ephebopus Rufescens
''Ephebopus rufescens'', known as the red skeleton tarantula, is a species of tarantula (family Theraphosidae). It is found in French Guiana and Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America and Latin America. At and with over 217 million people, Brazil is the world's fifth-largest country by area .... References Theraphosidae Spiders described in 2000 Spiders of South America Taxa named by Rick C. West {{Theraphosidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ephebopus Foliatus
''Ephebopus foliatus'' is a species of tarantula Tarantulas comprise a group of large and often hairy spiders of the family Theraphosidae. , 1,040 species have been identified, with 156 genera. The term "tarantula" is usually used to describe members of the family Theraphosidae, although ... (family Theraphosidae) found in Guiana. References Theraphosidae Spiders described in 2008 Spiders of South America Taxa named by Rick C. West {{Theraphosidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Theraphosidae Genera
Tarantulas comprise a group of large and often hairy spiders of the family Theraphosidae. , 1,040 species have been identified, with 156 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 Arachnida, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Theraphosidae
Tarantulas comprise a group of large and often hairy spiders of the family Theraphosidae. , 1,040 species have been identified, with 156 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 Arachnida, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Urticating Hair
Urticating hairs or urticating bristles are one of the primary defense mechanisms used by numerous plants, almost all New World tarantulas, and various lepidopteran caterpillars. ''Urtica'' is Latin for "nettle" (stinging nettles are in the genus ''Urtica''), and bristles that urticate are characteristic of this type of plant, and many other plants in several families. This term also refers to certain types of barbed bristles that cover the dorsal and posterior surface of a tarantula's or caterpillar's abdomen. Many tarantula species eject bristles from their abdomens, directing them toward potential attackers. These bristles can embed themselves in the other animal's skin or eyes, causing physical irritation, usually to great discomfort. The term urticating hairs is a misnomer, as technically only mammals possess true hairs. In plants The most common form of urticating hairs in plants are typified by nettles, which possess sharp-pointed hollow bristles seated on a gland that s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eugène Simon
Eugène Louis Simon (; 30 April 1848 – 17 November 1924) was a French naturalist who worked particularly on insects and spiders, but also on birds and plants. He is by far the most prolific spider taxonomist in history, describing over 4,000 species. Work on spiders His most significant work was ''Histoire Naturelle des Araignées'' (1892–1903), an encyclopedic treatment of the spider genera of the world. It was published in two volumes of more than 1000 pages each, and the same number of drawings by Simon. Working at the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle in Paris, it took Simon 11 years to complete, while working at the same time on devising a taxonomic scheme that embraced the known taxa. Simon described a total of 4,650 species, and as of 2013 about 3,790 species are still considered valid. The International Society of Arachnology offers a Simon Award recognising lifetime achievement. The Eocene fossil spider species '' Cenotextricella simoni'' was named in his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tapinauchenius Plumipes
''Tapinauchenius plumipes'', the orange tree spider, is a tarantula endemic to French Guiana. It was first described by Ludovico Di Caporiacco in 1954. Its previous name, ''Tapinauchenius gigas'' was based on the latin word for giant, being gigas. This tarantula is kept as pets and commonly breed. Description ''Tapinauchenius plumipes'' is easily distinguished by their bright orange coloration on the legs and abdomen, carapace colored similar but lighter, females reach roughly 5.5 inches in diagonal leg span. It lacks urticating hairs and is arboreal. This species can be found in tree cavities and will often result to hasty retreat when disturbed. The eggsac will often contain 100-140 spiderlings. Females live from 14 to 18 years and males from 3 to 4 years, under proper care. Habitat This spider is found in French Guiana, where the average yearly temperature is 26°C and the average yearly rainfall being 3,160mm. This tarantula lives in the lowland rainforest of the Amazon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ecuador
Ecuador ( ; ; Quechua: ''Ikwayur''; Shuar: ''Ecuador'' or ''Ekuatur''), officially the Republic of Ecuador ( es, República del Ecuador, which literally translates as "Republic of the Equator"; Quechua: ''Ikwadur Ripuwlika''; Shuar: ''Ekuatur Nunka''), is a country in northwestern South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and the Pacific Ocean on the west. Ecuador also includes the Galápagos Islands in the Pacific, about west of the mainland. The country's capital and largest city is Quito. The territories of modern-day Ecuador were once home to a variety of Indigenous groups that were gradually incorporated into the Inca Empire during the 15th century. The territory was colonized by Spain during the 16th century, achieving independence in 1820 as part of Gran Colombia, from which it emerged as its own sovereign state in 1830. The legacy of both empires is reflected in Ecuador's ethnically diverse population, with most of its mill ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
