New pick up. P. auratus 3.5" approx

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  Goopyguy56

• Oct 5, 2019

My favorite genus.

 

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  EtienneN

• Oct 5, 2019

Is this the gold carapace one or is that a different one? I definitely want a Phormictopus in the future!

 

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  Dman

• Oct 5, 2019

Yes. Both the male and the females get the bronze/goldish carapace the males are supposed to be brighter and get a blueish hue to the legs.

 

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  Noah Blades

• Oct 6, 2019

This is on my wish list also. Good find

 

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  antinous

• Oct 6, 2019

@EtienneN Phormictopus sp. ‘Gold Carapace’ is different than auratus. auratus hails from Cuba and is not blue as a sling while GC hails from DR and is blue as a sling.

 

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  Goopyguy56

• Oct 6, 2019

I think that both the male and female end up straight gold. At least according to an article by the BTS

 

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  Goopyguy56

• Oct 6, 2019

Gold carapace is one of the 3 "green" Phormictopus species. Auratus should have a gold carapace and legs regardless of sex.