| Salem ornamental | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Species: | Template:Taxonomy/PoecilotheriaP. formosa
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| Binomial name | |
| Template:Taxonomy/PoecilotheriaPoecilotheria formosa | |
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Poecilotheria formosa is a species of tarantula, commonly known as the salem ornamental, beautiful parachute spider, or finely formed parachute spider.
Distribution
P. formosa is found only in South-Eastern Ghats between Salem and Tirupathi in southern India. The population is decreasing due to habitat loss and pet trade.
References
- ↑ Molur, S.; Daniel, B.A. & Siliwal, M. (2015). "Poecilotheria formosa". Retrieved 19 April 2015.
- ↑ "Appendices | CITES". cites.org. Retrieved 2022-01-14.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Taxon details Poecilotheria formosa Pocock, 1899". World Spider Catalog. Natural History Museum Bern. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
Further reading
- Encyclopedia of Life: P. formosa
- Poecilotheria formosa [1]
- Itis [2]
External links
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