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Orange-knee Tarantula

Megaphobema mesomelas

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Field Notes

Description:

This is an endemic species, and can be seen in high altitude areas, between 500 to 2000 meters above sea level.

Habitat:

Rain Forest Costa Rica

Notes:

Cloud forest, Nectandra Costa Rica

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International Spider Survey
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PublishedApril 17, 2011

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