Hapalopus formosus

Hapalopus formosus, also referred to as Hapalopus sp. Colombia or pumpkin patch tarantula, is a tarantula, first described by Anton Ausserer in 1875. It is found in Colombia.[1][2]

Hapalopus formosus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Infraorder: Mygalomorphae
Family: Theraphosidae
Genus: Hapalopus
Species:
H. formosus
Binomial name
Hapalopus formosus
Ausserer, 1875

Description

Males of this species live from 3 to 4 years, while females live 8 to 10 years. They grow from 8 to 10cm, though some sold in the pet trade, are thought to be hybridized, making them bigger in size. They have tan, light brown legs, with a black and orange carapace. The opisthosoma is black with orange spotting, making the name sake pumpkin patch.[1][2]

Behavior

They are very docile tarantulas, lacking medically significant venom. Though they are fairly skittish, and do own urticating hairs. They make intricate webs, and are usually out of their burrows, which they enjoy to do.[1][2]

References
  1. "Hapalopus formosus-Pumpkin Patch | My Monsters". Retrieved 2022-11-20.
  2. "Pumpkin Patch Tarantula (Hapolopus sp. Colombia) Care Sheet". The Tarantula Collective. Retrieved 2022-11-20.
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