|
The Brazilian salmon pink bird-eating tarantula (''Lasiodora parahybana''), also simply known as the salmon pink or LP, is a relatively large tarantula from north-eastern Brazil. ''L. parahybana'' is considered to be the third largest tarantula in the world (behind ''Theraphosa blondi'' and ''Theraphosa apophysis''; however, the largest spider is the giant huntsman spider in terms of leg-span). It was discovered and described in 1917 by Cândido Firmino de Mello-Leitão, in Paraíba, where the tarantula is endemic.〔(), Biotropics.〕 They are popular pets in the tarantula hobby due to their large size and readiness to breed. ==Description== The salmon pink bird-eater can attain a leg size of up to 11 inches; especially in males as their legs are longer than the female’s. However, females can weigh more than 100 grams.〔(), Arkive.〕 Females are often ‘bulky;’ they have a large body size in comparison to their legs. Males tend to be slender in body size. This is sexual dimorphism. Mature males will also have tibial hooks on the front pair of legs; these hook back a female’s fangs during mating. They are considered a ‘pretty’ tarantula species; they are a uniform black colour, and once mature, have pink-red hairs along the legs, chelicerae and abdomen; in males, the colour tends to be more vibrant. Black or brown hair covers the rest of the tarantula. ''L. parahybana'' are endemic to Brazil in the Atlantic forest region of the country; they are known from one area near Campina Grande.〔(), Arkive.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Lasiodora parahybana」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
|