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Funnel Web Tarantula (Hexura picea)

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description Funnel Web Tarantula (Hexura picea) Overview

Hexura picea is a small mygalomorph spider in the family Mecicobothriidae, a group sometimes called funnel-web tarantulas or dwarf tarantulas. It is native to parts of the Pacific Northwest of North America and is associated with temperate habitats rather than tropical rainforest. The species is distinguished by its membership in a primitive tarantula lineage and by its use of a silk-lined funnel or tube shelter.

help Funnel Web Tarantula (Hexura picea) FAQ

What kind of spider is Hexura picea?

Hexura picea is a small mygalomorph spider in the family Mecicobothriidae. This group is sometimes called funnel-web tarantulas or dwarf tarantulas.

Where does Hexura picea live?

It is native to parts of the Pacific Northwest of North America. Its habitat is temperate rather than the tropical rainforest settings associated with many larger tarantulas.

Is Hexura picea a true tarantula?

It belongs to the mygalomorph group that includes tarantulas, but it is notably small. Its family, Mecicobothriidae, is commonly associated with dwarf or funnel-web tarantulas.

Does Hexura picea live in tropical forests?

No, the species is associated with temperate habitats in the Pacific Northwest. That makes its ecology different from tropical tarantulas found in warm rainforest regions.

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