Curicaberis

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Infraorder: Araneomorphae
Family: Sparassidae
Genus: Curicaberis

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Curicaberis: //ˌkjʊərɪˈkæbərɪs//

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Summary

Curicaberis is a genus of huntsman spiders first described by C. A. Rheims in 2015. The genus encompasses 32 species, primarily found in North and Central America. Some species have been noted with discrepancies in their reported ranges between taxonomic references.

Physical Characteristics

Males: 7.2-15.5mm; Females: 9.0-18.4mm

Distribution

Found in the New World, from southern United States down to Costa Rica in Central America.

Cultural Significance

The name 'Curicaberis' is derived from the sky and sun God of the Tarascan people, who provided laws and a calendar to the people.

Evolution

Species transferred from the genus Olios to Curicaberis by Rheims in 2015.