Aphonopelma paloma

Aphonopelma paloma, or the Paloma dwarf, is a species of spider belonging to the family Theraphosidae. With a leg span that hovers around 5 cm, it is by far the smallest known theraphosid.[1]

Aphonopelma paloma
female
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Arachnida
Order:
Araneae
Suborder:
Mygalomorphae
Family:
Theraphosidae
Subfamily:
Theraphosinae
Genus:
Aphonopelma
Species:
A. paloma
Binomial name
Aphonopelma paloma
Prentice, 1993

Distribution and Habitat

The Paloma dwarf can be found in Southern Arizona, but require meticulous surveying to spot. This is not only due to their small size, as the entrances of their burrows are usually only 5–10 mm in width.[2]

References
  1. ITIS Standard Report Page. Accessed June 14, 2012.
  2. Native USA Tarantulas. ATSHQ.org. Accessed June 14, 2012.
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