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Kankuamo marquezi, Santa Marta, Colombia This species of tarantula is endemic to the Santa Marta region, but locally numerous.<br /> <br /> This is the only species in the world to feature type 7 urticating hairs. Urticating hairs are sword-like hairs that irritate or penetrate skin. Such hairs are found in tarantulas, some moth caterpillars and some plants such as nettle. Colombia,Colombia 2024,Fall,Geotagged,Kankuamo marquezi,Santa Marta,Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta,South America,World Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Kankuamo marquezi, Santa Marta, Colombia

This species of tarantula is endemic to the Santa Marta region, but locally numerous.

This is the only species in the world to feature type 7 urticating hairs. Urticating hairs are sword-like hairs that irritate or penetrate skin. Such hairs are found in tarantulas, some moth caterpillars and some plants such as nettle.

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The Kankuamo marquezi

"Kankuamo marquezi" is the only species within the monotypic spider genus "Kankuamo", in the family Theraphosidae. It is found in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia.

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Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Nov 8, 2024. Captured Sep 30, 2024 19:27 in 3WWJ+J5 Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/14.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO64
  • 105mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.