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Guatemalan Tiger Rump (Davus pentaloris)

Davus pentaloris

The Davus pentaloris (formerly Cyclosternum pentalore), known as 'Guatemalan Tiger Rump'. A small and stunning jewel from Central America (3.9 inches legspan maximum). The black abdomen is furrowed by showy and elegant tiger stripes of a bright red/orange, paired with a bright copper carapace. A real 'display' tarantula thanks to its vivid colors. Very active, tireless weaver and equipped with a formidable appetite. Although shy and prone to flight, it is a very robust spider, ideal for beginners who want a colorful species constantly visible among its dense webs.

Taxonomy

Class:Arachnida

Order:Araneae

Family:Theraphosidae

Genus:Davus

Species:Davus pentaloris

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Environment

Terrestrial

Humidity

65 - 75 %

Day temperature

24 - 27 °C

Night temperature

21 - 24 °C

UVB

None

Species description

Geographic Origin and Habitat: World Spider Catalog lists Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras as the distribution of Davus pentaloris. The cited taxonomic record does not characterize habitat.

Taxonomy and Genetics: World Spider Catalog lists Davus pentaloris (Simon, 1888) as an accepted species in Theraphosidae. The record does not provide a genetic result.

Behaviour and Habits: The cited taxonomic record does not provide behavioural observations.

Morphology and Sexual Dimorphism: The cited taxonomic record does not provide morphology or sex-specific comparison data.

Care, breeding and tankmates

Terrarium Setup: World Spider Catalog lists Davus pentaloris (Simon, 1888) as an accepted Theraphosidae species with distribution in Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras. The cited taxonomic record does not establish enclosure dimensions, substrate, furnishings or a captive setup protocol.

Lighting and Heating: The cited record does not provide captive photoperiod or temperature parameters; none are inferred here.

Humidity and Hydration: The cited record does not establish a captive humidity target or hydration protocol; none are inferred here.

Feeding and Supplementation: The cited record does not establish captive prey, frequency, portions or supplementation; none are inferred here.

Compatibility and Coexistence: The cited record does not test cohabitation or establish compatibility criteria; no recommendation is inferred.

Health and Common Diseases: The cited record does not provide veterinary or disease-management guidance.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

This species originates from: Centro America (Foreste tropicali di Guatemala e Messico meridionale).

Origin

Central America and Caribbean

Terrestrial invertebrate profile

Diet: No verified data available
Life expectancy: No verified data available
Adult size: 12 cm
Lifestyle/Microhabitat: No verified data available
Activity cycle: No verified data available
Sociality: No verified data available
Reproduction: No verified data available
Venom level: No verified data available
Handling tolerance: No verified data available
Brumation: No verified data available
Molting: No verified data available

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Variants and close relatives

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Species description

Care, breeding and tankmates

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Origin

Terrestrial invertebrate profile

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