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Phormingochilus

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Phormingochilus is a genus of Bornean tarantulas that was first described by Reginald Innes Pocock in 1895.[2] They are occasionally kept as exotic pets, and are known for moving in bursts of speed and being defensive when cornered.[3]

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Diagnosis

They can be distinguished by the round apex of the male palpal bulb, they can also be distinguished by the size of leg 1 and 4 in females. Further more, they can only be found in Borneo.[4]

Species

As of July 2022 it contains four species, found on Borneo:[1]

  • Phormingochilus arboricola (Schmidt & Barensteiner, 2015)Borneo
  • Phormingochilus everetti Pocock, 1895 (type) – Borneo
  • Phormingochilus pennellhewlettorum Smith & Jacobi, 2015Malaysia (Borneo)
  • Phormingochilus tigrinus Pocock, 1895 – Borneo

Formerly included:

  • P. carpenteri Smith & Jacobi, 2015Lampropelma carpenteri
  • P. fuchsi Strand, 1906Omothymus fuchsi
  • P. kirki Smith & Jacobi, 2015Lampropelma carpenteri
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