Blue Malaysia tarantula
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Female of Omothymus violaceopes |
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The Malaysia blue tarantula ( Omothymus violaceopes , synonym : Lampropelma violaceopes ), also known as the Singapore blue tarantula , is one of the largest tree-dwelling tarantulas in the world.
In the English-speaking world it is called Singapore blue (tarantula) .
distribution
The habitat of the Malaysia Blue Tarantula extends over the southern part of Malaysia , Singapore and the Riau Islands ( Indonesia ).
Habitat and way of life
This spider can be found in dry forests and lives at a height of about 3–4 m, preferably in hollow trees. It feeds primarily on insects and small birds in the wild.
The female cocoon usually contains 100–150 eggs. The young spiderlings hatch after about 10 weeks. In contrast to the adult animals, these initially live as ground dwellers.
The blue Malaysia tarantula is a fast growing spider and reaches sexual maturity between 1 and 1.5 years of age. Life expectancy after molting is 3 to 7 years. The exact life expectancy cannot be given for animals in captivity.
Even as a nymph , males can be distinguished from females. With each moult, the colors of the male fade more and more, while those of the female become darker. As with most spiders, the male is smaller than the female. After the male has moulted to maturity, the color appears greenish-yellow.
The Malaysia Blue Tarantula is a very fast spider and thanks to its long legs it can also make short jumps. She is considered a scary and nervous spider. In the event of disturbances, she withdraws into her home. If there is no way to retreat, she threatens by hitting her forelegs. In the last resort, she defends herself with one bite.
protection
The Malaysia Blue Tarantula is currently not subject to any protection status.
Systematics and taxonomy
The spider was first described in 1924 by HC Abraham under the name Lampropelma violaceopedes , but later corrected to the name Lampropelma violaceopes , as specific names are not given in the plural according to the International Rules for Zoological Nomenclature . The relationship to other Southeast Asian spiders is unclear . AM Smith and MA Jacobi suggested in a 2015 study that the females should be included in the genus Omothymus . According to their statement, the males are said to be incorrectly described specimens of the species Cyriopagopus schioedtei . The World Spider Catalog then also noted the spider under the name Omothymus violaceopes , but originally under the comment that there was insufficient evidence to actually add the spider to the genus Omothymus . The move to the genus Omothymus took place in 2019 after a renewed examination of the characteristics.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Lampropelma violaceopes on vogelspinnen-info.de, accessed on May 9, 2017
- ↑ Andrew M. Smith & Michael A. Jacobi: Revision of the genus Phormingochilus with the description of three new species from Sulawesi and Sarawak and notes on the placement of the genera Cyriopagopus, Lampropelma and Omothymus. British Tarantula Society Journal 30, 3, pp. 25-48, 2015.
- ^ R. Gabriel & D. Sherwood: The revised taxonomic placement of some arboreal Ornithoctoninae Pocock, 1895 with description of a new species of Omothymus Thorell, 1891 (Araneae: Theraphosidae). Arachnology 18, 2, pp. 137-147, 2019, doi : 10.13156 / arac.2018.18.2.137 .
literature
- HC Abraham: Some mygalomorph spiders from the Malay Peninsula. Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London 1924, pp. 1091-1124, 1924 (first description).
- R. Gabriel & D. Sherwood: The revised taxonomic placement of some arboreal Ornithoctoninae Pocock, 1895 with description of a new species of Omothymus Thorell, 1891 (Araneae: Theraphosidae). Arachnology 18, 2, pp. 137-147, 2019, doi : 10.13156 / arac.2018.18.2.137 .
Web links
Blue Malaysia tarantula in the World Spider Catalog
- Lampropelma violaceopes on vogelspinnen-info.de
- Lampropelma violaceopes on arachnophilia.de
- Lampropelma violaceopes on haarigebiester.de