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Darth Maul Tarantula

Psalmopoeus victori

Classification

Order
Araneae

Psalmopoeus victori, the Mexican half & half or Darth Maul tarantula, is a species of tarantula endemic to the moist forests of Veracruz, Mexico, although the exact location is withheld to protect the spiders from illegal collection. Description This species is easily distinguished from other members of the genus Psalmopoeus by its unique coloration, that is having vibrant red on the backside (abdomen and legs III & IV) and dark coloration on the front legs, along with a green carapace, females reach roughly 6. 5 inches by diagonal leg span.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Mexico · 9