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Poecilotheria metallica
(Peacock Parachute Spider)

The spider species Poecilotheria metallica, commonly known as Peacock Parachute Spider, belongs to the genus Poecilotheria, in the family Theraphosidae. Poecilotheria metallica spiders have been sighted 0 times by contributing members. Based on collected data, the geographic range for Poecilotheria metallica includes 0 countries and 0 states in the United States. Poecilotheria metallica is most often sighted during the month of .

Taxonomic Hierarchy

  • Kingdom: Animalia
  • Phylum: Arthropoda
  • Class: Arachnida
  • Order: Araneae
  • Suborder: Mygalomorphae
  • Family: Theraphosidae
  • Genus: Poecilotheria
  • Species: Poecilotheria metallica

Other Common Names

Peacock Parachute Spider, Gooty sapphire ornamental, Metallic blue ornamental, Gooty tarantula

Author

Pocock, 1899

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Additional Remarks

Poecilotheria metallica is a critically endangered species.

(01/01/2018) https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/63563/12681959

Similar Species

Poecilotheria subfusca
(Ivory Ornamental Tarantula)
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