Avicularia purpurea, a new species of theraphosid spider from Ecuador

Peter J. Kirk , 1990

Abstract

The following is a description of a new species of mygalomorph spider from the Amazonas region of Ecuador, South America. The spider can be classified as follows; family Theraphosidae, subfamily Aviculariinae, genus Avicularia, species purpurea.

Journal of the British Tarantula Society 6(1): 15-19

About the Author

Peter J. Kirk

Species mentioned

Avicularia purpurea Kirk, 1990

Ecuador

Avicularia purpurea, a new species of theraphosid spider from Ecuador

About the Author

Peter J. Kirk

Species mentioned

Avicularia purpurea Kirk, 1990

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