Aphonopelma chamberlini | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
Class: | Arachnida |
Order: | Araneae |
Infraorder: | Mygalomorphae |
Family: | Theraphosidae |
Genus: | Aphonopelma |
Species: | A. chamberlini
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Binomial name | |
Aphonopelma chamberlini Smith, 1995
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Synonyms[1][2] | |
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Aphonopelma chamberlini, also known as the Paso Robles rusty red tarantula, is regarded by some sources as a tarantula species endemic to California,[3] and by others as synonymous with Aphonopelma iodius.[1][2]
Described in 1995, it is known from the vicinity of Paso Robles, California. Females are around 66 mm (2.6 in) long, and the body color is a uniform reddish brown with light rusty red setae (hairs) on the legs. The species name honors arachnologist Ralph Vary Chamberlin, who was responsible for naming a large number of Aphonopelma species.[3]
A 2013 study suggested A. chamberlini was synonymous with Aphonopelma brunnius,[4] which has since been included in Aphonopelma iodius.[1]