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New World South America


Chromatopelma
There is only one species in this genus -- the C. cyaneopubescens. This is a hobby staple. Genus and species: Chromatopelma...
Dominik Alexander
Jun 61 min read
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Ybyrapora
This genus includes three accepted arboreal species from Brazil that were formerly included in Avicularia. Genus and species: Ybyrapora...
Dominik Alexander
Jun 51 min read
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Cyriocosmus
There are 23 accepted species of Cyriocosmus, which are found in South America, Trinidad and Tobogo. All species have type 3 urticating...
Dominik Alexander
Apr 172 min read
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Nhandu
This genus comprises a relatively small number of small from South America. There are four accepted Nhandu species, with two additional...
Dominik Alexander
Apr 82 min read
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Avicularia
This genus comprises arboreal species that can be found throughout Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela, Guyana,...
Dominik Alexander
Apr 62 min read
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Theraphosa
The Theraphosa genus currently includes four accepted species (stirmi, blondi, aphophysis). All are very large and considered the largest...
Dominik Alexander
Apr 52 min read
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Grammostola
This genus originates from South America, namely Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina among other countries. This genus includes some very...
Dominik Alexander
Mar 252 min read
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Lasiodora
The Lasiodora genus includes a relatively modest number of species, all of which are found in Brazil. Many species that were originially...
Dominik Alexander
Mar 113 min read
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Lasiodorides
The Lasiodorides genus is limited to two species, primarily from Peru. Sherwood 2021 redescribed the Lasiodorides genus. L. striatus :...
Dominik Alexander
Mar 111 min read
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Vitalius
The genus Vitalius includes a moderate number (n = 11 accepted) of South American species, typically from Brazil and less so from...
Dominik Alexander
Mar 111 min read
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Xenesthis
The Xenesthis genus contains relative few species, but of their species, they tend to exhibit vibrant coloration. This species hails from...
Dominik Alexander
Mar 111 min read
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Acanthoscurria
The Acanthoscurria genus is found throughout South America, spanning several countries. Some species have been identified in the West...
Dominik Alexander
Mar 92 min read
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