Phormingochilus
Sign in to savePhormingochilus is a genus of Bornean tarantulas that was first described by Reginald Innes Pocock in 1895. They are occasionally kept as exotic pets, and are known for moving in bursts of speed and being defensive when cornered.
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Vinony files it under Spiders of Asia, Taxa named by Reginald Innes Pocock and Theraphosidae.
Its subject is documented across 8 Wikipedia language editions.
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Phormingochilus is a genus of Bornean tarantulas that was first described by Reginald Innes Pocock in 1895. They are occasionally kept as exotic pets, and are known for moving in bursts of speed and being defensive when cornered.
== 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 and Sulawesi.
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