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Origin:
Costa Rica
Genus Meaning:
Greek), large + fearsome
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Megaphobema peterklaasi
meg-uh-FO-buh-muh PA-tuhr-kla-see
Costa Rican blackvelvet

Originating from Costa Rica, this rainforest burrowing spider that can be kept onshallow substrate, retreat and a water bowl.

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