Xeropigo tridentiger
(O. Pickard-Cambridge, 1870)
Xeropigo tridentiger is a corinnid spider first described from Colombia in 1870. It is one of the most widespread species in the , with records spanning northern South America including Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil. The species name refers to the three-toothed (trident) structure of the male , a diagnostic feature. Recent taxonomic work has updated its known distribution, confirming its presence across multiple Brazilian states.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Xeropigo tridentiger: //zɛˈrɒpɪɡoʊ traɪˈdɛntɪdʒɜr//
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Distribution
Recorded from Colombia (Norte de Santander, Cundinamarca), Venezuela, and Brazil. Distribution recently updated to include additional Brazilian localities. Caribbean records require verification.
Similar Taxa
- Xeropigo camilaeCongeneric with overlapping distribution in Brazil; distinguished by male
- Xeropigo pachiteaCongeneric with overlapping distribution; distinguished by genitalic structures
- Xeropigo pereneCongeneric with updated distribution records in the same revision