Pachistopelma rufonigrum is very rare, specialized arboreal tarantula native to northeastern Brazil. Belonging to the subfamily Aviculariinae, it is ecologically unique for its strict association with bromeliad plants (bromelicolous lifestyle), squeezing into tight leaf axils for shelter.
Pachistopelma rufonigrum is very rare, specialized arboreal tarantula native to northeastern Brazil. Belonging to the subfamily Aviculariinae, it is ecologically unique for its strict association with bromeliad plants (bromelicolous lifestyle), squeezing into tight leaf axils for shelter.