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Subfamily:
Aviculariinae
Origin:
Trinidad, Andes
Habitat:
Arboreal
AKA:

Avicularia purpurea
uh-vik-yuh-LAH-ree-uh purh-PURH-ee-uh
Ecuadorian purple

An unusual docile arboreal with black and metallic purple / violet sheen. The Genus Avicularia is widespread in South America, found in the Andes and Trinidad. Kept in taller containers to create a tube web on. In general, ventilation is required with this species.

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