Hapalotremus
| Hapalotremus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Mygalomorphae |
| Family: | Theraphosidae |
| Genus: | Hapalotremus Simon, 1903[1] |
Hapalotremus is a genus of tarantula (family Theraphosidae), in the subfamily Theraphosinae.[2] The species are found in Bolivia, Peru, and Argentina.[1]
Characteristics
Hapalotremus has red or white Type III urticating hairs,[3] i.e. relatively long, thin hairs, up to 1.2 mm, with a fine point and barbs along at least half of the lower part. The tibial apophysis is branched twice (in males only),[4] and there is a conspicuous subapical keel on the male's embolus.[3]
Species
As of January 2016, the World Spider Catalog accepted the following species:[1]
- Hapalotremus albipes Simon, 1903 – Peru, Bolivia
- Hapalotremus major Chamberlin, 1916 – Peru
- Hapalotremus martinorum Cavallo & Ferretti, 2014 – Argentina
References
- 1 2 3 "Gen. Hapalotremus Simon, 1903". World Spider Catalog. Natural History Museum Bern. Retrieved 2016-01-19.
- ↑ "Hapalotremus". Tarantupedia. Retrieved 2016-01-19.
- 1 2 Cavallo, P.E. & Ferretti, N. E. (2015). "The first Hapalotremus Simon, 1903 (Araneae: Theraphosidae) from Argentina: description and natural history of Hapalotremus martinorum sp. nov.". Journal of Natural History 49 (15-16): 873–887. doi:10.1080/00222933.2014.953226.
- ↑ Cooke, John A.L.; Miller, Frederick H. & Roth, Vincent D. (1972). "The urticating hairs of theraphosid spiders". American Museum Novitates (2498). Retrieved 2016-01-19.
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