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Aphonopelma paloma
Paloma dwarf, Paloma Dwarf Tarantula
Aphonopelma paloma, commonly known as the Paloma dwarf, is the smallest known species of tarantula, with a leg span of approximately 5 cm. This diminutive theraphosid is native to southern Arizona and is notable for its extremely small burrow entrances, measuring only 5–10 mm in width. The species was described by Prentice in 1993 and is considered difficult to detect in the field due to its small size and cryptic habits.