Coremiocnemis tropix
Species of spider
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Coremiocnemis tropix, also known as the rainforest tarantula, is a species of mygalomorph spider in the Theraphosidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2005 by Australian arachnologist Robert Raven.[1][2]
| Coremiocnemis tropix | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Mygalomorphae |
| Family: | Theraphosidae |
| Genus: | Coremiocnemis |
| Species: | C. tropix |
| Binomial name | |
| Coremiocnemis tropix | |
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in Far North Queensland in rainforest habitats. The type locality is Atherton.[1][2]
Behaviour
The species is univoltine.[2]