Lasiocyano is a monotypicgenus of tarantulas (family Theraphosidae),[2] with the sole species Lasiocyano sazimai.[2] It is commonly known as the Brazilian blue, iridescent blue or Sazima's tarantula.
The genus name is a combination of Ancient Greek λάσιος (lásĭos, "hairy") and κύανος (kŭ́ănos, "blue), referring to the blue iridescent setae of the type species.[1]
The species name honors Ivan Sazima, a Brazilian zoologist who was the first to collect exemplars of the species. It is now considered an endangered species owing to smuggling and a shrinking habitat.
Description
The life expectancy of Lasiocyano sazimai is not known.[5] All of its body is iridescent blue in color, with the exception of the opisthosoma, which may be blue covered in reddish hairs, though some lack this reddish hairs. The tarantula may also be darker or brighter in color, depending on several factors.
Lasiocyano sazimai spiders are opportunistic burrowers, though they spend most of their time in said burrows. If bothered they will bolt to their burrows, though if this is not possible, they will not hesitate to throw urticating hairs, or make a threat pose.[5]
Taxonomy
The species was previously described as Pterinopelma sazimai,[2] but transferred to this newly erected genus based on advances in phylogeny and morphological differences.[1]
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