Revised taxonomic position of Psalmopoeus rufus Petrunkevitch, 1925 and Psalmopoeus affinis Strand, 1907 (Aranaeae: Theraphosidae)

Ray Gabriel , 2014

Abstract

Psalmopoeus rufus Petrunkevitch, 1925 is relegated to a synonym of Psalmopoeus pulcher Petrunkevitch, 1925. Psalmopoeus affinis Strand, 1907 is regarded as Nomen dubium.

Journal of the British Tarantula Society 29(3): 132-137

Revised taxonomic position of Psalmopoeus rufus Petrunkevitch, 1925 and Psalmopoeus affinis Strand, 1907 (Aranaeae: Theraphosidae)

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