Magnificent Malayan Trapdoor Spider that is rarely seen in Malaysia. Highly sort after but the exotic pet trade.

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The spider family Liphistiidae, recognized by Tamerlan Thorell in 1869, comprises 8 genera and about 100 species of medium-sized spiders from Southeast Asia, China, and Japan

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Size: 5472px × 3648px
Location: Penang
Photo credit: © Eng Wah Teo / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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