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Eumenophorinae
The Eumenophorinae are a subfamily of tarantula spiders (family Theraphosidae). They are known from genera distributed across Sub-Saharan Africa, the south of the Arabian peninsula, Madagascar and its associated islands, and parts of India. Distribution At about 158-160 million years ago (Mya), Gondwana split up and the Indo-Madagascan plate drifted away from the rest of the super continent. At around 84-86 Mya, India split from Madagascar and drifted into Eurasia (66-55 Mya), to its current position. Therefore, all fauna in Gondwana (such as the Eumenophorinae) would be distributed on all three land masses. Characteristics The Eumenophorinae have stridulatory spike setae on the coxae of all legs, and a "comb" of stiffened setae on the palpal femur. In 2005, Richard Gallon described the monotypic genus '' Mascaraneus'', which lacks the stridulatory spike setae. Taxonomy The monophyly of the Eumenophorinae has been confirmed in a number of molecular phylogenetic studie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 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, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mascaraneus
''Mascaraneus'' is a monotypic genus of African tarantulas containing the single species, ''Mascaraneus remotus''. It was first described by R. C. Gallon in 2005, and is endemic to Mauritius. Taxonomy The genus and species were first described by Richard Gallon in 2005. The genus name "''Mascaraneus''" means "spider of the Mascarene Islands"; mixing the word "Mascarene" with the Latin word for "spider" ''araneus''. The specific name ''remotus'' is derived from the Latin word for "remote", referring to the isolated type locality ( Serpent Island). The holotype of ''Mascaraneus remotus'' is desiccated, missing the third right leg. It lacks any stridulatory setae, and was therefore considered as ischnocoline but was not placed there, on account of the lack of any medial and proximal hairs on the tibial leg sections, and the presence of integral tarsal scopulae. Lack of a stridulatory organ An interesting feature of ''Mascaraneus remotus'' is the lack of any stridulatory organ on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anoploscelus
''Anoploscelus'' is a genus of East African tarantulas that was first described by Reginald Innes Pocock in 1897. It was erected for the species '' Anoploscelus celeripes'', based on a single male collected near Lake Tanganyika in modern day Tanzania. It was synonymized with ''Phoneyusa'' from 1985 to 1990. it contains two species, including '' A. lesserti'', first found in Rwanda in 1946. See also * 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'' ... References Fauna of East Africa Theraphosidae genera Spiders of Africa Taxa named by R. I. Pocock Theraphosidae {{Theraphosidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monocentropus Balfouri
''Monocentropus balfouri'' is a tarantula in the ''Monocentropus'' genus, it was first described by Reginald Innes Pocock in 1897. This tarantula is also called Socotra Island Blue Baboon Tarantula, usually shortened to Blue Baboon Tarantula. This spider is named after its collector Isaac Bayley Balfour. It is found in Socotra Island, hence the common name. This tarantula is terrestrial and an opportunistic burrower. Like many tarantulas, ''M. balfouri'' can be kept as a pet, although it is not a beginner species. Description The adult coloration of ''M. balfouri'' is striking, a vivid blue, though some red and amber variants have been seen very rarely. This tarantula's carapace is blue, as is the leg except for the trochanter, which like the rest of the body is a cream color or grey. The opisthosoma (abdomen) is a cream color, grey and partially blue. Females of this species live for about 10 to 14 years of age, while males tend to live for about 3 to 4 years. Its venom potency ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loxoptygus
''Loxoptygus'' is a genus of African tarantulas that was first described by Eugène Louis Simon in 1903. it contains two species, found in Ethiopia: '' L. coturnatus'' and '' L. ectypus''. It was removed from the synonymy of ''Phoneyusa'', and is considered a senior synonym of ''Loxoptygella''. See also * 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'' ... References Endemic fauna of Ethiopia Theraphosidae genera Spiders of Africa Theraphosidae {{Theraphosidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loxomphalia
''Loxomphalia'' is a monotypic genus of tarantulas containing the single species, ''Loxomphalia rubida''. It was first described from a female found by Eugène Louis Simon in 1889, and it has only been found on the Zanzibar Archipelago. See also * 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'' ... References Monotypic Theraphosidae genera Spiders of Africa Theraphosidae {{Theraphosidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heteroscodra
''Heteroscodra'' is a genus of Central African tarantulas that was first described by Reginald Innes Pocock in 1900. Like many Old World tarantulas, they have a strong venom, and can inflict a painful bite. it contains two species, found in Africa: '' H. crassipes'' and '' H. maculata''. See also * 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'' Ca ... References External links * Theraphosidae genera Spiders of Africa Taxa named by R. I. Pocock Theraphosidae {{Theraphosidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heterophrictus
''Heterophrictus'' is a genus of Indian tarantulas that was first described by Reginald Innes Pocock in 1900. Species it contains four species, found in India: *'' Heterophrictus aareyensis'' Mirza & Sanap, 2014 – India *'' Heterophrictus blatteri'' (Gravely, 1935) – India *'' Heterophrictus milleti'' Pocock, 1900 ( type) – India *'' Heterophrictus raveni'' Mirza & Sanap, 2014 – India In synonymy: *''H. mahabaleshwari'' (Tikader, 1977, Tikader, 1977) = ''Heterophrictus blatteri'' (Gravely, 1935) See also * 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'' ... References Theraphosidae genera Spiders of the Indian subcontinent Taxa named by R. I. Pocock Theraphosidae {{Theraphosidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eumenophorus
} ''Eumenophorus'' is a genus of Sierra Leonean Theraphosidae, tarantulas that was first described by Reginald Innes Pocock in 1897. it contains two species, found in Sierra Leone: '' Eumenophorus clementsi, E. clementsi'' and '' E. murphyorum''. It is considered a senior synonym of ''Monocentropella''. See also * 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'' ... References Theraphosidae genera Spiders of Africa Taxa named by R. I. Pocock Theraphosidae {{Theraphosidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Encyocrates
''Encyocrates'' is a monotypic genus of African tarantulas found on Madagascar containing the single species, ''Encyocrates raffrayi''. The female was first described by Eugène Louis Simon in 1892, and the male was described by Lucien Berland in 1917. See also * 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'' Ca ... References Endemic fauna of Madagascar Monotypic Theraphosidae genera Spiders of Madagascar Theraphosidae {{Theraphosidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Batesiella
''Batesiella'' is a monotypic genus of African tarantulas containing the single species, ''Batesiella crinita''. It was first described by Reginald Innes Pocock in 1903, and is found in Cameroon. It is named in honor of the collector, G. L. Bates. It was synonymized with ''Encyocrates'' from 1985 to 1990. See also * 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'' ... References Endemic fauna of Cameroon Monotypic Theraphosidae genera Spiders of Africa Taxa named by R. I. Pocock Theraphosidae {{Theraphosidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annandaliella
''Annandaliella'' is a genus of tarantulas that was first described by A. S. Hirst in 1909. it contains three species endemic to India: '' A. ernakulamensis'', '' A. pectinifera'', and '' A. travancorica''. They are selenogyrid tarantulas, meaning they have a stridulating organ on the inner side of the chelicerae. Diagnosis They can be distinguished from other genera by the row of spines found in the inner side of the celicerae found in males, used for stridulation. Their feet of leg 1 is slender, and the division of their tarsal scopula is practically obsolete in males. See also * 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'' Ca ... References Theraphosidae genera Spiders of the Indian subcontinent Theraphosidae {{Theraphosidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
