Heteroscodra

Heteroscodra
Heteroscodra maculata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Suborder: Mygalomorphae
Family: Theraphosidae
Subfamily: Stromatopelminae
Genus: Heteroscodra
Pocock, 1899
Species

Heteroscodra crassipes
Heteroscodra maculata

Heteroscodra is a genus of tarantulas which are native to West Africa and Central Africa. Like many Old World tarantulas, they have a strong venom, and can inflict a painful bite.

Species

  • Heteroscodra crassipes latithorax Strand, 1920 — Congo

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