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Another example of why common names should be avoided...
However, since common names do persist in the American hobby, dealers here do need to use them; but use them correctly. "Singapore Violet", as advertised by some dealers, is incorrect (since these names are technically incorrect anyway, that is admittedly both redundant and open to debate and interpretation). However, I submit to you, that the name "Malaysian Blue-femur" (or Malaysian "Violet"-femur) is more appropriate and is more well known. There is even debate whether this species, Lampropelma violaceopes, is found in Singapore.
Cheers, Michael
However, since common names do persist in the American hobby, dealers here do need to use them; but use them correctly. "Singapore Violet", as advertised by some dealers, is incorrect (since these names are technically incorrect anyway, that is admittedly both redundant and open to debate and interpretation). However, I submit to you, that the name "Malaysian Blue-femur" (or Malaysian "Violet"-femur) is more appropriate and is more well known. There is even debate whether this species, Lampropelma violaceopes, is found in Singapore.
Cheers, Michael