Psalmopoeus reduncus also known as the Costa Rican orange mouth tarantula, as its common name implies it is found in Costa Rica, Panama and Nicaragua. It was first described by Karsch in 1880, its common name is derived from the fact they have orange hairs around the chelicerae.[1][2]
| Psalmopoeus reduncus | |
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| Psalmopoeus reduncus, female | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Mygalomorphae |
| Family: | Theraphosidae |
| Genus: | Psalmopoeus |
| Species: | P. reduncus
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| Binomial name | |
| Psalmopoeus reduncus Karsch, 1880
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Description
editFemales are able to live to up to 12 years, while males only up to 3.[3] They can also grow to up to 15cm,[1] their body is a chestnut brown color, although they may develop chevrons on the abdomen. Although juveniles may have more of a golden to copper colored abdomen.[2] They also lack urticating hairs, as others in the Psalmopoeus genus.[3]
Behavior
editThey are an arboreal species, it is a fast moving spider, running rather than being defensive. It is also a fairly reclusive tarantula, staying in its hide for most of the day.[1][2]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Psa-reduncus-care-sheet". www.mikebasictarantula.com. Retrieved 2022-11-23.
- ^ a b c "Psalmopoeus reduncus (Costa Rican Orange Mouth) Tarantula Care Sheet | Keeping Exotic Pets". www.keepingexoticpets.com. Retrieved 2022-11-23.
- ^ a b "Psalmopoeus reduncus-Costa Rican Orange Mouth | My Monsters". Retrieved 2022-11-23.