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Species of tarantula From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Augacephalus ezendami is a tarantula found in Mozambique, it was first described by Richard C. Gallon in 2001. It is named after Thomas Ezendam, whom provided Gallon with numerous specimens.
Augacephalus ezendami | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
Class: | Arachnida |
Order: | Araneae |
Infraorder: | Mygalomorphae |
Family: | Theraphosidae |
Genus: | Augacephalus |
Species: | A. ezendami |
Binomial name | |
Augacephalus ezendami Gallon, 2001 | |
A. ezendami has a black carapace, with golden striping. Its femur is golden, while the opisthosoma and legs are creamy or tan, with a black fishbone pattern.
They are found in the tropical savannas of Mozambique.[1]
As a defensive tarantula, A. ezendami is are obligate burrower, which means it will usually stay in the entrance of its burrow and wait for prey. It is also a quite prolific webber, making webs if there is no are available places to burrow.[1]
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