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Ischnocolus valentinus is a small, Old World tarantula. It is found in Spain, Sicily, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Western Sahara. It is the only species of true tarantula to occur in continental Europe, and one of two to occur in Europe along with Chaetopelma lymberakisi. It is the type species of the genus Ischnocolus. It is found in Mediterranean scrub with oaks and bushes, hiding under large flattish stones.
Ischnocolus valentinus is a species of spider that belongs to the family Theraphosidae, commonly known as tarantulas. This species is native to the region of Comunidad Valenciana, contributing to the diverse arachnid fauna of the area.
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Body uniform blackish brown. Chelicerae apically with 2 or 3 small spines on interior side. Anterior tarsi without spines, with scopula, posterior metatarsi with spines, tarsal claws pectinated, with 4 external teeth and 7 or 8 internal denticles, leg IV the longest. Bulb oval, embolus straight.
Basic colour brown with long, shaggy, dirty, yellow hairs. Opisthosoma darkish with indistinct pattern. Epigyne: seminal receptacles broad and well-rounded with bowed sides.
Mediterranean habitat with sparse oaks and bushes. Under large, rather flattish stones. Altitude 100-200 m
above sea level.
schnocolus valentinus is a species of spider that belongs to the family Theraphosidae, commonly known as tarantulas. This species is native to the region of Comunidad Valenciana, contributing to the diverse arachnid fauna of the area.
