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skeleton tarantula

Ephebopus murinus

Classification

Order
Araneae

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.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
France · 33Brazil · 26