Tliltocatl albopilosus
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"Curlyhair" redirects here. For the texture of hair, see Curly hair.
Tliltocatl albopilosus (previously Brachypelma albopilosum) is a species of tarantula,[1] also known as the curlyhair tarantula. The species' native range is Nicaragua and Costa Rica.[1][2] They are largely terrestrial, opportunistically burrowing spiders.
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Tliltocatl albopilosus | |
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Young adult | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
Class: | Arachnida |
Order: | Araneae |
Infraorder: | Mygalomorphae |
Family: | Theraphosidae |
Genus: | Tliltocatl |
Species: | T. albopilosus |
Binomial name | |
Tliltocatl albopilosus (Valerio, 1980) | |
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This tarantula is covered in long bristles that have a characteristic curl to them giving them a unique look, which is why they are nick-named "curly-haired" tarantulas.