Nhandu tripepii is a senior synonym of Nhandu vulpinus (Araneae: Theraphosidae)

The holotype of Eurypelma tripepii Dresco, 1984 from state of Pará, Brazil, is revised and illustrated. Its palpal bulb and tibial apophysis are similar in shape to species of Nhandu Lucas, 1983. Therefore, the species is transferred to the genus Nhandu, establishing the new combination Nhandu tripe...

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Main Authors: Roberto H. Nagahama, Caroline S. Fukushima, Rogério Bertani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Zoologia 2009-09-01
Series:Zoologia (Curitiba)
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1984-46702009000300025