| Phormingochilus | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Mygalomorphae |
| Family: | Theraphosidae |
| Genus: | Phormingochilus Pocock, 1895[1] |
| Type species | |
| P. everetti Pocock, 1895
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| Species | |
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Phormingochilus is a genus of Bornean tarantulas that was first described by Reginald Innes Pocock in 1895.[2] They are occasionally kept as exotic pets, and are known for moving in bursts of speed and being defensive when cornered.[3]
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
NMBEwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Pocock, R. I. (1895). "On a new and natural grouping of some of the Oriental genera of Mygalomorphae, with descriptions of new genera and species". Annals and Magazine of Natural History. 15 (6): 165–184. doi:10.1080/00222939508677863.
- ^ "Phormingochilus sp. Sabah Blue". Arachnoboards. 4 April 2017. Retrieved 2020-06-08.