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Theraphosinae
Sericopelma
Sericopelma melanotarsum
Carlos E. Valerio
1980
Costa Rica
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♂
IUCN Status
Subfamily : Theraphosinae
Genus : Sericopelma
Type Locality : Macho holotipo de rlo Frlo, SarapiquI, provincia de Heredia (UCR-468)
Etymology : The name refers to the contrasting color of the tarsus, which is a remarkable specific feature.
901
Male Activity
Arañas terafosidas de Costa Rica (Araneae, Theraphosidae). I. Sericopelma y Brachypelma
Seven species of Sericopelma and 3 of Brachypelma are described as new and Brachypelma mesomelas (O.P. Cambridge), is redescribed and discussed. All diagnosis and key in English.
Brenesia 18: 259-288
Habitat and Type Locality
