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Bistriopelma titicaca Kaderka, 2017

Peru ♂♀

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Taxonomy and History

Scientific Name : Bistriopelma titicaca

Described By: Kaderka, 2017
Researcher Profile: Radan Kaderka
Genus: Bistriopelma
Etymology: The specific name refers to the type locality near Titicaca Lake on the Peruvian-Bolivian frontier.
Original Type Locality: Peru, Puno, Pucará, 3904–3965 m.a.s.l.

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Bistriopelma titicaca

Holotype : ♂ (MCZ 103144), Peru

Paratype : ♀ (MCZ 143649), Peru

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Description of the male of Bistriopelma matuskai Kaderka 2015 and a new species of Bistriopelma from Peru (Araneae: Theraphosidae: Theraphosinae)

Radan Kaderka ,2017
The male of Bistriopelma matuskai Kaderka 2015 is described and illustrated, the species is rediagnosed and complemented by new biogeographical data. Additionally, a new species of Bistriopelma, B. titicaca sp. nov., from the Puno region in Peru is described, diagnosed and illustrated. An updated general description and distribution map of Bistriopelma are provided.
Revista peruana de biología 24(3): 231 - 242 (2017)
- Bistriopelma titicaca

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