Aphonopelma paloma
Aphonopelma paloma, or the Paloma dwarf, is a species of spider belonging to the family Theraphosidae. With a leg span that hovers around 5 cm, it is by far the smallest known theraphosid.[1]
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| Aphonopelma paloma Prentice, 1993 | |
Distribution and Habitat
The Paloma dwarf can be found in Southern Arizona, but require meticulous surveying to spot. This is not only due to their small size, as the entrances of their burrows are usually only 5–10 mm in width.[2]
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References
- ITIS Standard Report Page. Accessed June 14, 2012.
- Native USA Tarantulas. ATSHQ.org. Accessed June 14, 2012.
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