T's in north east Brazil...

[AlanMM]

Anyone in here has some info or knows were to look for info on T' species that can be found in the north east of Brazil?
I will be visiting fortaleza (province Ceara) and surroundings.

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(I'll also do a trip to the amazon (region Manaus), but i guess it won't be a problem to find some over there... )

 

[M.F.Bagaturov]

I know only about some species of Acanthoscurria from Ceara, as for the same in Manaus...
But if I remember there're somewhere here was a man who live in Brazil...

 

[Aviculariinae]

Hi,

You should be able to find yourself quite a few Avicularia sp. maybe some unidentifed stuff if you have a bit of time :drool: am jealous

 

[jbrd]

Lasiodora cristata, White Striped Birdeater. Formerly Vitallius cristatus, this is a very striking spider from Brazil with markings similar to A. geniculata though it has brighter red abdomen hairs and vertical striping on the legs. Probably doesn't get quite as big as A. geniculata

Nhandu coloratovillosus, Brazilian Black & White. Formerly Brazilopelma coloratovillosum. Found in the savannah, grassland and pampas areas of Brazil near some sort of natural cover like rocks, bases of trees, hollow logs, etc. Terrestrial, growth to 8". Similar to A. geniculata but with broader strips of white hairs.

Ephebopus murinus, Skeleton Tarantula. Originally found in Brazil they also occur in other countries in northern South America. They are dark brown to black with some gray on the carapace. The legs have two yellow stripes lengthwise in the shape of a flame. A burrowing species in nature.

Eupalaestrus campestratus, Pink Zebra Beauty. Found in Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina. Overall medium to dark brown with longer pink hairs and gold stripes on the legs. This is a burrowing species .

Acanthoscurria brocklehursti, Giant Black & White. Similar to A. geniculata but darker overall with long red hairs over the legs and abdomen. A Brazilian burrowing species

Acanthoscurria geniculata, Giant White Knee. A beautiful species that grows to 8.5" found in the forests of northern Brazil. Dark brown abdomen covered with numerous red hairs, dark brown carapace rimmed in white and bright white bands on the legs. An aggressive feeding terrestrial species.

Acanthoscurria juruenicola, Brazilian Orange Banded. Another large terrestrial from Brazil. Overall brown with orange bands on the legs and some red hairs on the abdomen. Slightly aggressive terrestrial.

This should keep ya busy for a bit, there is a few more but i cannt remember them all lol, hope this helps ya out some.

 

[jbrd]

and i forgot what i think is an underated T, Grammostola pulchra, Brazilian Black. This is a hobby classic and is also found in southern Brazil and parts of Uruguay. Overall it is brownish black to a solid black, one of the blackest spiders available and grows to 6" with a very gentle disposition. The abdomen and legs have some gray tipped hair. Like the other Grammostola species.

 

[AlanMM]

Thanks, will defenitly looking for some...
Imagen i see a pulchra... that would be nice, altough very docile, still one of my favourites...

Anyway, if i see any, i'll take pics and post them over here.

Already been to Venezuela and saw lots of avics over there.
I think for Brazil it maybe will be easier to find some...

 

[jbrd]

well have fun on your trip and good luck finding some T's Post some pics when ya get back if ya can?

 

[Greg Wolfe]

Northeast Brazil...

Lasiodora cristata, White Striped Birdeater. Formerly Vitallius cristatus, this is a very striking spider from Brazil with markings similar to A. geniculata though it has brighter red abdomen hairs and vertical striping on the legs. Probably doesn't get quite as big as A. geniculata

Nhandu coloratovillosus, Brazilian Black & White. Formerly Brazilopelma coloratovillosum. Found in the savannah, grassland and pampas areas of Brazil near some sort of natural cover like rocks, bases of trees, hollow logs, etc. Terrestrial, growth to 8". Similar to A. geniculata but with broader strips of white hairs.

Ephebopus murinus, Skeleton Tarantula. Originally found in Brazil they also occur in other countries in northern South America. They are dark brown to black with some gray on the carapace. The legs have two yellow stripes lengthwise in the shape of a flame. A burrowing species in nature.

Eupalaestrus campestratus, Pink Zebra Beauty. Found in Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina. Overall medium to dark brown with longer pink hairs and gold stripes on the legs. This is a burrowing species .

Acanthoscurria brocklehursti, Giant Black & White. Similar to A. geniculata but darker overall with long red hairs over the legs and abdomen. A Brazilian burrowing species

Acanthoscurria geniculata, Giant White Knee. A beautiful species that grows to 8.5" found in the forests of northern Brazil. Dark brown abdomen covered with numerous red hairs, dark brown carapace rimmed in white and bright white bands on the legs. An aggressive feeding terrestrial species.

Acanthoscurria juruenicola, Brazilian Orange Banded. Another large terrestrial from Brazil. Overall brown with orange bands on the legs and some red hairs on the abdomen. Slightly aggressive terrestrial.

This should keep ya busy for a bit, there is a few more but i cannt remember them all lol, hope this helps ya out some.

Very well said my friend, Brazil is a BIG area, with TONS of species living there. Take plenty of film!! Getting jealous here...

 

[jbrd]

WOW! quoted the whole thing lol.

 

[AlanMM]

yes, brazil is a big area.
But i wondered what species for the derpartement "ceara".

thanks for the info.