Poecilotheria
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 Poecilotheria formosa
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Poecilotheria is a genus of the family Theraphosidae containing various species of arboreal tarantula. This genus is known for vivid color patterns, fast movement, and potent venom compared to other tarantulas. The genus is native to Sri Lanka and India. The name Poecilotheria is derived from Greek "poikilos" - spotted and "therion" - wild beast.
[edit] List of species
- Poecilotheria fasciata (Latreille, 1804) (Sri Lanka)
- Poecilotheria formosa (Pocock, 1899) (India)
- Poecilotheria hanumavilasumica (Smith, 2004) (India)
- Poecilotheria metallica Pocock, 1899 (India)
- Poecilotheria miranda (Pocock, 1900) (India)
- Poecilotheria ornata (Pocock, 1899) (Sri Lanka)
- Poecilotheria pederseni (Kirk, 2001) (Sri Lanka)
- Poecilotheria regalis (Pocock, 1899) (India)
- Poecilotheria rufilata (Pocock, 1899) (India)
- Poecilotheria smithi (Kirk, 1996) (Sri Lanka)
- Poecilotheria striata (Pocock, 1895) (India)
- Poecilotheria subfusca (Pocock, 1895) (Sri Lanka)
- Poecilotheria tigrinawesseli (Smith, 2006) (Sri Lanka)
- Poecilotheria uniformis (Strand, 1913) (Sri Lanka)
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