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Colombian brown tarantula

Pamphobeteus fortis

Classification

Order
Araneae

Pamphobeteus fortis also known as the Colombian giant copperhead or Colombian giant brown tarantula is a tarantula which was first described by Anton Ausserer in 1875. As its common name aptly states it is found in Colombia, Venezuela and Panama. Description Females live up to 15 years, while males only to 4.

Distribution

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