From the Wikipedia entry.
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Infraorder: Mygalomorphae
Family: Theraphosidae
Genus: Tliltocatl
Species: T. albopilosum
Tliltocatl albopilosum (previously Brachypelma albopilosum) is a species of tarantula known commonly as the Honduran curlyhair or simply curlyhair tarantula. Its native range includes Central America, from Honduras to Costa Rica . They are terrestrial, opportunistic burrowing spiders. This tarantula is covered in long hairs that have a characteristic curl to them giving them a unique look.
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Tarantula Tliltocatl albopilosum
- Common Names:
- curlyhair, Honduran curlyhair
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- http://arachnoboards.com/threads/brachypelma-albopilosum.9337/
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