Birupes simoroxigorum Gabriel & Sherwood, 2019

Malaysia (Borneo) ♂♀

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Birupes simoroxigorum

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Birupes simoroxigorum

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Taxonomy and History

Scientific Name : Birupes simoroxigorum

Described By: Gabriel & Sherwood, 2019
Researcher Profile: Ray Gabriel, Danniella Sherwood
Genus: Birupes
Etymology: The specific epithet is a combined patronym for the children of the collectors: Simon, Roxanne and Igor respectively
Original Type Locality: Batang Salak, Sarawak, Borneo, lowland rainforest

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A new genus and species of theraphosid spider from Sarawak, Borneo (Araneae: Theraphosidae)

Ray Gabriel, Danniella Sherwood ,2019
A new genus and species of the subfamily Selenocosmiinae Simon, 1892 are described from Sarawak, Borneo: Birupes simoroxigorum gen. et sp. nov. with discussion on the use of palpal bulb, spermathecae and stridulatory organ morphology in selenocosmiine systematics.
Journal of the British Tarantula Society 34(1): 19-34
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Birupes simoroxigorum

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Birupes simoroxigorum

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