Re-description of the male of Psalmopoeus pulcher Petrunkevitch, 1925 with the first description of the female (Araneae: Theraphosidae)

Ray Gabriel, Danniella Sherwood , 2018

Abstract

The holotype male of Psalmopoeus pulcher Petrunkevitch, 1925 is re-described and the female is described for the first time. Colour ontogeny, intraspecific morphological variation and sexual dimorphism are discussed and its biogeographical distribution mapped.

Journal of the British Tarantula Society 33(1): 8-18

About the Author

Ray Gabriel

Danniella Sherwood

Species mentioned

Psalmopoeus pulcher Petrunkevitch, 1925

Panama ♂♀

Re-description of the male of Psalmopoeus pulcher Petrunkevitch, 1925 with the first description of the female (Araneae: Theraphosidae)

About the Author

Ray Gabriel

Danniella Sherwood

Species mentioned

Psalmopoeus pulcher Petrunkevitch, 1925

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