Phrixotrichus scrofa

Phrixotrichus scrofa
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Infraorder: Mygalomorphae
Family: Theraphosidae
Genus: Phrixotrichus
Species:
P. scrofa
Binomial name
Phrixotrichus scrofa
(Molina, 1782)[1]
Synonyms[1]
  • Aranea scrofa Molina, 1782
  • Mygale chilensis Molina, 1810 ?
  • Phrixotrichus chilensis (Molina, 1810) ?
  • Phrixotrichus auratus Pocock, 1903
  • Paraphysa scrofa (Molina, 1782)

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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  3. ^ EXOTIC-PETS.CO.UK. "Chile Pink Burst Tarantula - Phrixotrichus scrofa". www.exotic-pets.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-06-08.