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Pamphobeteus fortis

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Pamphobeteus fortis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Infraorder: Mygalomorphae
Family: Theraphosidae
Genus: Pamphobeteus
Species:
P. fortis
Binomial name
Pamphobeteus fortis
(Ausserer, 1875)

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.[1]

Description

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Females live up to 15 years, while males only to 4.[1] Their carapace is a copper colored, with some black stripping, with a black colored opisthosoma covered in copper like hairs. Their legs are also coppered colored, covered in hairs which are the similar to the ones found in the opisthosoma.

Behavior

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They are opportunistic burrowers, they will usually hide under an existing structure, making a burrow inside the structure. These tarantulas are a bit skittish, but are usually calm. If they feel threatened they will either make a threat pose or fling urticating hairs at your direction. These tarantulas are usually out in the open, but will go and hide if disturbed.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Pamphobeteus fortis-Colombian Giant Copperhead | My Monsters". Retrieved 7 July 2022.