Encyocratella | |
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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: |
Encyocratella Strand, 1907 [1] |
Species: | E. olivacea
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Binomial name | |
Encyocratella olivacea | |
Synonyms [1] | |
Encyocratella is a monotypic genus of Tanzanian tarantulas (family Theraphosidae) containing the single species, Encyocratella olivacea, [1] also known as the Tanzanian black and olive baboon spider.[ citation needed] It was first described by Embrik Strand in 1907, [1] [3] and is found in Tanzania. [1]
They are one of two tarantulas which females do not have a spermatheca, instead opting for oviducts and uterus externus. [4] Its carapace is a golden color, with a golden opisthosoma with a black fishbone pattern and spotting. The femur is a deep black color, with the rest of the legs being golden as most of the rest of the body.[ citation needed]
They are found in the rainforests on the southern slopes of mount Meru in the Arusha Region. [4] The average temperature is 19°C, with average yearly rainfall of 1400mm. [5] They are usually found 2200 m above sea level, [4] a region that is home to plants such as Juniperus, Lobelia and Sedum. [6]
They are arboreal in nature, but also show burrowing tendencies, so they are sometimes confused as such. Most will try to flee at first, but persistent provocation may result in a bite or a threat pose. Their bite might be painful, as they probably have medically significant venom. [4]
Encyocratella | |
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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: |
Encyocratella Strand, 1907 [1] |
Species: | E. olivacea
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Binomial name | |
Encyocratella olivacea | |
Synonyms [1] | |
Encyocratella is a monotypic genus of Tanzanian tarantulas (family Theraphosidae) containing the single species, Encyocratella olivacea, [1] also known as the Tanzanian black and olive baboon spider.[ citation needed] It was first described by Embrik Strand in 1907, [1] [3] and is found in Tanzania. [1]
They are one of two tarantulas which females do not have a spermatheca, instead opting for oviducts and uterus externus. [4] Its carapace is a golden color, with a golden opisthosoma with a black fishbone pattern and spotting. The femur is a deep black color, with the rest of the legs being golden as most of the rest of the body.[ citation needed]
They are found in the rainforests on the southern slopes of mount Meru in the Arusha Region. [4] The average temperature is 19°C, with average yearly rainfall of 1400mm. [5] They are usually found 2200 m above sea level, [4] a region that is home to plants such as Juniperus, Lobelia and Sedum. [6]
They are arboreal in nature, but also show burrowing tendencies, so they are sometimes confused as such. Most will try to flee at first, but persistent provocation may result in a bite or a threat pose. Their bite might be painful, as they probably have medically significant venom. [4]