Genus Jambu gen. nov.

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Type species

Jambu paru gen. et sp. nov. by present designation.

Diagnosis

Males of Jambu gen. nov. differs from those of all known Theraphosidae by the combined presence of type IV urticating setae and a spatulated, wide, paraembolic apophysis on the palpal bulb. Also, males of Jambu have a pronounced tegular apophysis on palpal bulb. The male tibial apophysis is very sclerotized, composed of two convergent branches, the larger with a short and strong apical spine. Females differ from those of other Theraphosidae by the combination of type IV urticating setae and spermathecae morphology with single lamp-shaped or heart-shaped receptacle. Both sexes have dorsal abdominal patterns of dark brown spots on a lighter brown background.

Etymology

The genus is named after the word ‘Jambu’ which refers to a native plant from Brazilian Amazonia used as an ingredient in traditional gastronomy as Tacacá soup and as a natural analgesic. The gender is neuter.

Composition

Jambu paru gen. et sp. nov, Jambu manoa gen. et sp. nov., Jambu butantan (Pérez-Miles, 1998) gen. et comb. nov.

Distribution

Northern Brazil, Amazon Basin.