Stromatopelminae

Stromatopelminae
Heteroscodra maculata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Suborder: Mygalomorphae
Family: Theraphosidae
Subfamily: Stromatopelminae
Schmidt, 1993
Genera

Stromatopelminae are a subfamily of tarantulas native to West Africa and part of Central Africa.[1]

Description

Stromatopelminae are arboreal tarantulas which are often found dwelling in the palm trees native to the West African region.

Systematics

The following genera and species are present in Stromatopelminae.

Encyocratella Strand, 1907
Heteroscodra Pocock, 1899
Stromatopelma Karsch, 1881

References

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