This one was sold to me as C. minax, but it can’t be C. minax, as C. minax has abdominal stripes, which this T lacks. People told me that it was likely some sort of Chilobrachys sp. instead. So when I started to look for pictures of different Chilobrachys, I came across some photos of C. andersoni “Dark Morph”, and surely enough, that fit the bill....
This one was sold to me as C. minax, but it can’t be C. minax, as C. minax has abdominal stripes, which this T lacks. People told me that it was likely some sort of Chilobrachys sp. instead. So when I started to look for pictures of different Chilobrachys, I came across some photos of C. andersoni “Dark Morph”, and surely enough, that fit the bill....
Wouldn't that lead to misidentification? Using pictures is not reliable for Chilobrachys species. Be cautious to never breed it nor sell or give it away as what you label it. Because hybrids down the line is one to avoid.
Wouldn't that lead to misidentification? Using pictures is not reliable for Chilobrachys species. Be cautious to never breed it nor sell or give it away as what you label it. Because hybrids down the line is one to avoid.
My reasons is that many Chilobrachys species are not properly described nor do many know the species as to where they're collected from. Many or a few Chilobrachys species cross on habitat range or live close (neighbor) to one another. Many Chilobrachys species imported from the Asia's are not identified properly as many species look alike. Unlabeled species of Chilobrachys are common, but even if you can locate where it was collected from it's still close to impossible to ID properly with pictures. If you include all Chilobrachys species and unlabeled species there is many Chilobrachys that look alike or similar. This is why some species of Chilobrachys are labeled as "Chilobrachys sp. Kaeng Krachan" or "Chilobrachys sp. Prachuap Khiri Khan" because there are many species of Chilobrachys species that are not yet described, which is why they're named where they were collected. Unless you're 100% certain you know where it was collected from, then it's next to impossible to guess.
If you want to learn the Chilobrachys genus and the undescribed species then you need to learn the localities. When you learn all their localities then come tell me what you think your gal is. Because there is like 40+ chilobrachys sp. named after localities or something of the sort. Which is why I don't think photos are too reliable for this genus. Many Chilobrachys sp. localities look different yet many look alike like yours for example.
My reasons is that many Chilobrachys species are not properly described nor do many know the species as to where they're collected from. Many or a few Chilobrachys species cross on habitat range or live close (neighbor) to one another. Many Chilobrachys species imported from the Asia's are not identified properly as many species look alike. Unlabeled species of Chilobrachys are common, but even if you can locate where it was collected from it's still close to impossible to ID properly with pictures. If you include all Chilobrachys species and unlabeled species there is many Chilobrachys that look alike or similar. This is why some species of Chilobrachys are labeled as "Chilobrachys sp. Kaeng Krachan" or "Chilobrachys sp. Prachuap Khiri Khan" because there are many species of Chilobrachys species that are not yet described, which is why they're named where they were collected. Unless you're 100% certain you know where it was collected from, then it's next to impossible to guess.
If you want to learn the Chilobrachys genus and the undescribed species then you need to learn the localities. When you learn all their localities then come tell me what you think your gal is. Because there is like 40+ chilobrachys sp. named after localities or something of the sort. Which is why I don't think photos are too reliable for this genus. Many Chilobrachys sp. localities look different yet many look alike like yours for example.
Ah I see. Since it was labeled as a “Thai Black” (C. minax), I assume that it was collected in Thailand, so that does narrow it down a bit. But then again I can’t be sure.... I’ll look into it. I’m still going to label her as C. andersoni “Dark Morph” for the time being....
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