Ephebopus murinus (Skeleton Leg) size:1" Tropical rainforest species

Tropical rainforest species

building silken retreats high above the ground

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Lifestyle: Fossorial (burrowing) and web-building

Ephebopus murinus (Skeleton Leg) size:1" Tropical rainforest speciesEphebopus murinus Skeleton Tarantula Origin: Northern South America (Brazil, French Guiana, Suriname). Size: Medium species, 45 inches (1013 cm) leg span. Lifespan: Females: up to 1215 year Males: about 34 years Lifestyle: Fossorial (burrowing) but also makes silken retreats above ground. Known for its unusual defensive strategy: using urticating hairs on the palps instead of the abdomen. Appearance: Dark brown body with a striking cream or white