Hi all,
a paper, which might be especially interesting for the keepers of "Avicularia fasciculata":
all the best,
Martin
a paper, which might be especially interesting for the keepers of "Avicularia fasciculata":
- Bertani, R. & C. S. FUKUSHIMA (2009): Description of two new species of Avicularia Lamarck 1818 and redescription of Avicularia diversipes (C.L. Koch 1842) (Araneae, Theraphosidae, Aviculariinae) – three possibly threatened Brazilian species. Zootaxa, 2223: 25-47.
Abstract:
Avicularia diversipes (C.L. Koch 1842) known previously only from its original description is redescribed along with
Avicularia sooretama sp. nov. and Avicularia gamba sp. nov. The three species are endemic to Brazilian Atlantic
rainforest. With other Avicularia species, they share a procurved anterior eye row, slender embolus and medially folded
spermathecae, whereas they have unusual characters, such as a very long and spiraled embolus (A. diversipes) and
spermathecae with multilobular apex (A. sooretama sp. nov.). Furthermore, the three species lack a tibial apophysis in
males and share a distinctive color pattern ontogeny that is not known in any other Avicularia species. The conservation
status of the three species is discussed, especially with respect to endemism, illegal trafficking and habitat destruction.
The creation of protected areas in southern State of Bahia, Brazil, is recommended, as well as the inclusion of these
species in IUCN and CITES lists. Appendices with figures and species information are presented to facilitate correct
specimen identification by custom officers, in order to limit illegal traffic.
Download:
http://www.mapress.com/zootaxa/2009/f/zt02223p047.pdf
all the best,
Martin
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