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Indian Ornamental Tarantula

Arachnids

Indian Ornamental Tarantula (Poecilotheria regalis), also called the Indian ornamental tree spider, is a species of arboreal tarantula found in parts of India. It is one of the most popular arboreal tarantulas among amateur collectors, with a leg span that sometimes exceeds 7 inches.

Facts
Classification
System (Realm)
Terrestrial 1
Living or Extinct
Yes 1
Comparison
CITES Appendix
Appendix II 2
Scientific Name
Poecilotheria regalis 3
Connections

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Theraphosidae, Taxa
Source GBIF Backbone Taxonomy: Poecilotheria regalis
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Source Poecilotheria regalis (Wikipedia)Distribution: India
Quote, Distribution: India
Poecilotheria regalis is a species of arboreal tarantula and is found in parts of India.
Sources
1. Poecilotheria regalis (Wikipedia)
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    Poecilotheria regalis is a species of arboreal tarantula and is found in parts of India.
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    Poecilotheria regalis is a species of arboreal tarantula and is found in parts of India.
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2. Species+ (UNEP-WCMC and CITES Secretariat): Poecilotheria regalis
Species+ (UNEP-WCMC and CITES Secretariat)Species+ taxon concept 67424, CITES listing
Quote, Species+ taxon concept 67424, CITES listing
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3. GBIF Backbone Taxonomy: Poecilotheria regalis
GBIF Backbone TaxonomyTaxon record
Quote, Taxon record
"canonicalName": "Poecilotheria regalis"
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