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Metriopelma breyeri

Metriopelma breyeri

Classification

Order
Araneae

Metriopelma is a monotypic genus of Mexican tarantulas currently containing the single species, Metriopelma breyeri. It was first described by Léon Becker (1826–1909) in 1878, and originally found by Eugenio Dugès (1834–1895). This tarantula was named after Albert Breyer (1812–1876), a fellow entomologist.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Mexico · 2