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Tapinauchenius rasti
(Hüsser, 2018)
Caribbean diamond (arboreal)
St. Vincent, Grenadines
~ 5 cm bodylength
Longevity: ♀ ~ ? years, ♂ ~ ? years
Dark, slightly greenish shimmering legs, a greenish, shiny carapace and a purple opistosoma represent this Caribbean diamond. As is customary with Tapinauchenius: very fast, shy and easy to hold with sufficient air circulation and a little moisture.
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