| Chilobrachys natanicharum | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Mygalomorphae |
| Family: | Theraphosidae |
| Genus: | Chilobrachys |
| Species: | C. natanicharum |
| Binomial name | |
| Chilobrachys natanicharum Chomphuphuang, Sippawat, Sriranan, Piyatrakulchai & Songsangchote, 2023 | |
Chilobrachys natanicharum is a species of tarantulas in the genus Chilobrachys that is native to the country of Thailand, specifically in mangroves and forest regions.[1][2]
Background
Also known as the electric blue tarantula in the tarantula trade market, species is most known and gets its name from its electric blue legs and black body coloration. However C. natanicharum blue coloration can come into two different forms which are metallic blue and violet coloration. Its blue coloration is unique as blue colors are rare in nature. Adding to its uniqueness is that its the only species of tarantula that lives in the forest of Thailand.[3][4]
References
- ↑ "Jewel of the forest: New electric blue tarantula species discovered in Thailand". EurekAlert!. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
- ↑ Starr, Michelle (2023-09-26). "Stunning New Species of Tarantula Shimmers Like an Electric-Blue Jewel". ScienceAlert. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
- ↑ Khalil, Hafsa (2023-09-26). "Electric blue tarantula species discovered in Thailand". CNN. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
- ↑ Magazine, Smithsonian; Osborne, Margaret. "See the New 'Enchanting' Electric Blue Tarantula Discovered in Thailand". Smithsonian Magazine. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
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