Pamphobeteus fortis
| Pamphobeteus fortis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Mygalomorphae |
| Family: | Theraphosidae |
| Genus: | Pamphobeteus |
| Species: | P. fortis
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| Binomial name | |
| Pamphobeteus fortis (Ausserer, 1875)
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Pamphobeteus fortis also known as the Colombian giant copperhead or Colombian giant brown tarantula is a tarantula which was first described by Anton Ausserer in 1875. As its common name aptly states it is found in Colombia, Venezuela and Panama.[1]
Description[edit]
Females live up to 15 years, while males only to 4.[1] Their carapace is a copper colored, with some black stripping, with a black colored opisthosoma covered in copper like hairs. Their legs are also coppered colored, covered in hairs which are the similar to the ones found in the opisthosoma.
Behavior[edit]
They are opportunistic burrowers, they will usually hide under an existing structure, making a burrow inside the structure. These tarantulas are a bit skittish, but are usually calm. If they feel threatened they will either make a threat pose or fling urticating hairs at your direction. These tarantulas are usually out in the open, but will go and hide if disturbed.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Pamphobeteus fortis-Colombian Giant Copperhead | My Monsters". Retrieved 7 July 2022.