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Poecilotheria striata. Pocock, 1895 [3] Poecilotheria striata, or the Mysore ornamental tarantula, is a large arboreal tarantula of the family Theraphosidae.
Poecilotheria is a genus of tarantulas native to India and Sri Lanka. It was first described by Eugène Louis Simon in 1885. [ 2 ] They are arboreal tarantulas, commonly known as ornamental tarantulas , [ citation needed ] known for their vivid color patterns, fast movement, and potent venom compared to other tarantulas.
The species Poecilotheria hanumavilasumica, thought to be endemic to India, was recently found from Mannar district of Sri Lanka. [2] The species once classified as Poecilotheria vittata is now identified as the same species of Poecilotheria striata, which is endemic to India.
Poecilotheria srilankensis Nanayakkara, Ganehiarachi, Kusuminda, Vishvanath, Karunaratne & Kirk, 2020 - Sri Lanka Poecilotheria striata Pocock, 1895 - India Poecilotheria subfusca Pocock, 1895 - Sri Lanka
The diagnosis. P. hanumavilasumica is a member of the Poecilotheria radiation and has bright yellow legs I and II. It includes the Indian and Sri Lankan species Poecilotheria regalis, Poecilotheria fasciata, Poecilotheria rajaei, and Poecilotheria striata. P. hanumavilasumica and P. fasciata, its sister species, are very similar in appearance.
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Mysore ornamental (Poecilotheria striata) Rhomphaea barycephala; Roche roche; Sadies fulgida; Sadies seychellensis; Silhouettella curieusei; Soeuria soeur; Lake Placid funnel wolf spider (Sosippus placidus) Stoda libudum; Notable large burrowing spider (Thrigmopoeus insignis) Troglohyphantes gracilis; Troglohyphantes similis; Troglohyphantes ...
Poecilotheria vittata, sometimes called Pederson's ornamental, the ghost ornamental, or magam tiger spider, is an arboreal tarantula. It is endemic to Sri Lanka . In IUCN Red List , the species is cited as a synonym of Indian species Poecilotheria striata , [ 1 ] but in other local text books and online publications, it is cited as a separate ...