Looking for info on Ami genus
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Unfortunately, you can't search for 3-letter words via the AB search function. The species in the genus currently are:
Ami amazonica -- Colombia
Ami bladesi -- Panama
Ami caxiuana -- Brazil
Ami obscura -- Colombia
Ami pijaos -- Colombia
Ami weinmanni -- Venezuela
Ami yupanquii -- Ecuador
All species were described in 2008, except A. obscura, which is known to science since 1875, but was placed in the wrong genus. Ami species have modified type I urticating hairs, and quite unique looking spermathecae. They are terrestrial as far as I know. Based on the so far described specimens, body length in the genus is 17.5 - 33.2 mm (~0.7" - 1.3"). If you want to read the article, PM me with an e-mail address. About their captive care I can't really say anything, because I'm not keeping any.
Pérez-Miles, F., R. Gabriel, L. Miglio, A. Bonaldo, R. Gallon, J. J. Jimenez & R. Bertani. 2008. Ami, a new theraphosid genus from Central and South America, with the description of six new species (Araneae: Mygalomorphae). Zootaxa 1915: 54-68.
Ami amazonica -- Colombia
Ami bladesi -- Panama
Ami caxiuana -- Brazil
Ami obscura -- Colombia
Ami pijaos -- Colombia
Ami weinmanni -- Venezuela
Ami yupanquii -- Ecuador
All species were described in 2008, except A. obscura, which is known to science since 1875, but was placed in the wrong genus. Ami species have modified type I urticating hairs, and quite unique looking spermathecae. They are terrestrial as far as I know. Based on the so far described specimens, body length in the genus is 17.5 - 33.2 mm (~0.7" - 1.3"). If you want to read the article, PM me with an e-mail address. About their captive care I can't really say anything, because I'm not keeping any.
Pérez-Miles, F., R. Gabriel, L. Miglio, A. Bonaldo, R. Gallon, J. J. Jimenez & R. Bertani. 2008. Ami, a new theraphosid genus from Central and South America, with the description of six new species (Araneae: Mygalomorphae). Zootaxa 1915: 54-68.
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Thanks Zolton for your reply,
I found your information very helpful in making a decision.
I have an opportunity to purchase one, and I would like to know more about this genus. but, as it seems these are relatively new to the hobby. So I'll post what I can.
I found your information very helpful in making a decision.
I have an opportunity to purchase one, and I would like to know more about this genus. but, as it seems these are relatively new to the hobby. So I'll post what I can.
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Here is a little more info
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ami_(genus)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ami_(genus)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ami_(genus)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ami_(genus)