Psalmopoeus victori, the first arboreal theraphosid spider described for Mexico (Araneae: Theraphosidae: Aviculariinae)

Jorge Ivan Mendoza Marroquín , 2014

Abstract

A new species of tarantula, Psalmopoeus victori sp. nov. (Araneae, Theraphosidae, Aviculariinae) is described from Veracruz, Mexico. It is the first arboreal species described in Mexico and represents the most northerly known distribution for the genus Psalmopoeus. A detailed description of the lyra is presented.

Revista Mexicana de Biodiversidad 85: 728-735

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Jorge Ivan Mendoza Marroquín

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Psalmopoeus victori Mendoza, 2014

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Psalmopoeus victori, the first arboreal theraphosid spider described for Mexico (Araneae: Theraphosidae: Aviculariinae)

About the Author

Jorge Ivan Mendoza Marroquín

Species mentioned

Psalmopoeus victori Mendoza, 2014

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