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Ornamental Tarantula

Poecilotheria subfusca

Photo by philsamadi
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Field Notes

Description:

Poecilotheria subfusca belongs to the Genus Theaphosidae. All Poecilotheria spp are endemic to India and Sri Lanka and are endangered by habitat destructiona and over collecting for the pet trade.

Habitat:

Old trees , highlan of Sri Lanka with rather cold temperatures

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NuwanChathuranga
Great spot philsamadi.. Please consider adding to the mission "Biodiversity of Sri Lanka" http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8953471

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PublishedApril 7, 2013

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