Another New World fossorial, the Ephebopus uatuman, is a truly beautiful species. With an emerald abdomen and carapace, papaya legs, and lapis blue pedipalps, the Ephebopus uatuman is a marvelous looking tarantula. As a burrower, these spiders may not be visible for much of the time, but when they are out you will know.
Species: uatuman
Genus: Ephebopus
Subfamily: Psalmopoeinae
Identified: Lucas, Silva & Bertani
Common Name: Emerald Skeleton
Origin: Brazil
Lifestyle: Obligate Burrower
Max Size: 5”