So, I found this in a local pet store today labelled up as a Grammostola pulchra. We all know it isn't one of those. I bargained with the owner and bought it for a tenner! But I'm struggling to find out what it is? I'm thinking Xenesthis immanis? Phormictopus cancerides? I really don't know. Thanks
Xenesthis spp. usually have thickened Femurs III and/or IV, their carapace is wider and hairs on abdomen are longer and more colorful. I'd guess this one is a Phormictopus sp. (cautus "purple", cancerides, atrichomatus?)
How far extended is the scopula on Metatarsus IV? In Xenesthis sp. it should go all the way up, in Phormictopus spp. usually only the apical half is scopulated. But I'm not sure how accurate this is amongst juvenile spiders :/
Thank you both for your comments, I'm quite new to the hobby and that of the spider anatomy so I've done a fair bit of Googling I'm also a bit shady on my Latin names. All in good time eh. It's certainly leaning towards a Phormictopus sp purple. I have taken another picture and the flash has highlighted purple femurs. Very happy with my bargain purchase I'm also new to arachnoboards! Loving it, wish I joined ages ago. I will post another couple of pictures to help with the scopula conundrum. Thanks again
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