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Coremiocnemis tropix

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Coremiocnemis tropix
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Infraorder: Mygalomorphae
Family: Theraphosidae
Genus: Coremiocnemis
Species:
C. tropix
Binomial name
Coremiocnemis tropix
Raven, 2005[1]

Coremiocnemis tropix, also known as the rainforest tarantula, is a species of mygalomorph spider in the Theraphosidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2005 by Australian arachnologist Robert Raven.[1][2]

Distribution and habitat

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The species occurs in Far North Queensland in rainforest habitats. The type locality is Atherton.[1][2]

Behaviour

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The species is univoltine.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Raven, RJ (2005). "A new tarantula species from northern Australia (Araneae: Theraphosidae)" (PDF). Zootaxa. 1004: 15–28 [18]. doi:10.11646/zootaxa.1004.1.2. S2CID 86284335.
  2. ^ a b c "Species Coremiocnemis tropix Raven, 2005". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. Retrieved 2023-07-21.