Spider ID Please :)

[Jay091]

Hi, i got given this as a surprise pet as I've been wanting one for a long time, could someone please tell me the exact species ?

Thanks

 

[Bushman]

It looks like an Australian Tarantula to me.

 

[Jay091]

sorry, yer i know its a Aus bird eating spider ( Tarantula ) i just wanted to know the actual type it is

 

[Bushman]

My best guess is Phlogius crassipes, as the front legs appear to be thicker than the rest. Have a look and see if this is the case.

 

[Jay091]

That was my first thought as well, i just wanted to know if anyone knew for sure.

 

[luzek]

This is definitely not a phlogius species. Its a selenotypus sp. for certain, maybe a sp. "gemfields", but without more images its hard to say. hope thats a help if your still seeking an ID.

 

[jongroom74]

I would say selenotypus i had one for 5yrs ..... great find

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[richoman_3]

selenotypus nebo/gemfields

 

[Klaery]

As others have said this is a Selenotypus sp. I'll back Nick with the "gemfields" call too.

Better add reasons though as per the forum rules - which also say don't reply if you are just guessing.

* Fourth legs longer than forelegs
* Large piloerect bristles on back two pairs of legs
* Caput (head region on carapace) highly elevated
* Fovea (line on thorax) is wider than ocular tubercle
* Elongated/ovular abdomen

I will also add that leg I is always thicker and stronger than leg IV in Selenotholus when compared to Selenotypus and so should not alone be used as an indicator of Phlogius.

 

[Porkbones]

As others have said this is a Selenotypus sp. I'll back Nick with the "gemfields" call too.

Better add reasons though as per the forum rules - which also say don't reply if you are just guessing.

* Fourth legs longer than forelegs
* Large piloerect bristles on back two pairs of legs
* Caput (head region on carapace) highly elevated
* Fovea (line on thorax) is wider than ocular tubercle
* Elongated/ovular abdomen

I will also add that leg I is always thicker and stronger than leg IV in Selenotholus when compared to Selenotypus and so should not alone be used as an indicator of Phlogius.

Great answer

 

[Toms wildlife]

It’s a selenotypus sp. maybe Nebo or gemfields

 

[Bluetongue1]

Why have you opened a thread that is three and half years old in which a positive ID was made, with highly detailed reasons provided, and simply repeated the correct ID?