This species is 55% complete

Avicularia purpurea Kirk, 1990

Ecuador

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Avicularia purpurea

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Avicularia purpurea

Taxonomy and History

Scientific Name : Avicularia purpurea

Described By: Kirk, 1990
Researcher Profile: Peter J. Kirk
Genus: Avicularia
Etymology: The specific name refers to the metallic purple-blue iridescence seen on the dorsal surface of the spider in natural light.
Common Name: Purple Pinktoe

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Avicularia purpurea, a new species of theraphosid spider from Ecuador

Peter J. Kirk ,1990
The following is a description of a new species of mygalomorph spider from the Amazonas region of Ecuador, South America. The spider can be classified as follows; family Theraphosidae, subfamily Aviculariinae, genus Avicularia, species purpurea.
Journal of the British Tarantula Society 6(1): 15-19
- Avicularia purpurea

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