Avicularia sooretama *Drool*

[Jilly1337]

I came across these today on http://www.birdspiders.com

I DROOL!!!! :drool:


First we have the male
http://www.birdspiders.com/gallery/photos/med_7bzh976d4e.jpg

Then the female
http://www.birdspiders.com/gallery/photos/med_jfcv52qsy2.jpg

The premolt female is a little less impressive
http://www.birdspiders.com/gallery/photos/med_sv91lf5aj4.jpg

 

[Fyreflye]

I have yet to see an Avic that doesn't make me want one!

 

[coleopteran]

That is quite stunning. Alas, my T craving shall never be sated.

 

[xhexdx]

Looks more like Iridopelma to me.

 

[Jilly1337]

Looks more like Iridopelma to me.

That was my first thought too but I'm a little obsessed with Iridopelma, lol.

 

[Zoltan]

Hello Joe,

It may look more like Iridopelma, but by Reginald Innes Pocock's definition (who described the genus Iridopelma), the males of Iridopelma species have a tibial apophysis on both leg I and II. The tibial apophysis in Avicularia sooretama is absent.

 

[Jilly1337]

Hello Joe,

It may look more like Iridopelma, but by Reginald Innes Pocock's definition (who described the genus Iridopelma), the males of Iridopelma species have a tibial apophysis on both leg I and II. The tibial apophysis in Avicularia sooretama is absent.

Doesn't I. seladonium lack tibial apophysis as well?

 

[Zoltan]

It does. ;-) This is why it may not stay in gen. Iridopelma for long!

 

[Robineng]

Avicularia or Iridopelma, its still a very beautiful spider!

 

[sharpfang]

Holy tipping cows Robin!

I agree completely - Praise Avics & the like.

- J