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Origin:
Brazil
Genus Meaning:
(Greek), youth + foot
Species meaning:
(Latin), mouse-colored

Ephebopus murinus
e-FA-buh-puhs muh-REE-nuhs
Skeleton tarantula (Walckenaer 1837)

Originating from the French Guyana, this spider that showcases yellow "skeleton" patterns. Urticating hairs coming not from its abdomen, but hairs from pedipalps! Fantastically fast agressive terrestrial reaches about 6" aka Yellow Knee Skeleton

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