Megaphobema robustum (lat.) - a species of spiders from the family of tarantulas . It is found in the rainforests of Colombia [1] and Brazil . It feeds on crickets , other insects (including large ones), small lizards and different mice. The size of the spider is 15-20 cm. The species is known for its defensive behavior.
| Megaphobema robustum |
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| Scientific classification |
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| No rank : | Bilateral symmetrical |
| Infrastructure : | Megalomorphic spiders |
| Superfamily : | Theraphosoidea |
| View: | Megaphobema robustum |
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| International scientific name |
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Megaphobema robustum ( Ausserer , 1875 ) |
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The synonymics of the species includes the following binomen [1] :
- Lasiodora robusta Ausserer, 1875
- Megaphobema robusta (Ausserer, 1875) , orth. var.