Yellow-backed Ornamental Tarantula (Poecilotheria smithi) is a species of large arboreal tarantula endemic to Sri Lanka, considered critically endangered.
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Source GBIF Backbone Taxonomy: Poecilotheria smithi
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Source Poecilotheria smithi (Wikipedia)Distribution: Sri LankaQuote, Distribution: Sri Lanka
It is endemic to Sri Lanka and considered to be critically endangered.
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1. Poecilotheria smithi (Wikipedia)
Lead, living organism
Poecilotheria smithi, or the yellow-backed ornamental, is a species of large arboreal tarantulas.
Habitat and distribution
is a species of large arboreal tarantulas.
View the Source2. Species+ (UNEP-WCMC and CITES Secretariat): Poecilotheria smithi
Species+ (UNEP-WCMC and CITES Secretariat)Species+ taxon concept 67441, CITES listingQuote, Species+ taxon concept 67441, CITES listing
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3. GBIF Backbone Taxonomy: Poecilotheria smithi
GBIF Backbone TaxonomyTaxon recordQuote, Taxon record
"canonicalName": "Poecilotheria smithi"
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