Phrixotrichus scrofa | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
Class: | Arachnida |
Order: | Araneae |
Infraorder: | Mygalomorphae |
Family: | Theraphosidae |
Genus: | Phrixotrichus |
Species: | P. scrofa
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Binomial name | |
Phrixotrichus scrofa (Molina, 1782)[1]
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Synonyms[1] | |
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Phrixotrichus scrofa is a tarantula spider, commonly known as the Chilean copper, Chilean pink burst or Chilean violet tarantula.[2] It was first described by Juan Ignacio Molina in 1782.[1] Its synonyms include Phrixotrichus auratus, Paraphysa scrofa, and possibly Phrixotrichus chilensis.[1] It is native to Chile and Argentina,[1] inhabiting mainly arid forests,[3] and is kept as a pet somewhat commonly.
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