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Phrixotrichus scrofa

Phrixotrichus scrofa

Classification

Order
Araneae

Phrixotrichus scrofa, commonly known as the Chilean copper, Chilean pink burst or Chilean violet tarantula, is a species of tarantula (family Theraphosidae). It was first described by Juan Ignacio Molina in 1782. It is native to Chile and Argentina, inhabiting mainly arid forests, and is sometimes kept as a pet.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Chile · 20