At this time, it is very possible that multiple species exist within this genus in Australia, and that the true C. While it is easy to separate these Coremiocnemis individuals from other genera in Australia using characteristics visible under a microscope, it’s not easy to discern whether or not there are distinct species within this cluster. tropix, larger spiders were identified by Dr Raven as belonging to this same species. More than one “variant” of this species appears across its range, appearing distinctly different in at least maximum size, colour and quality of hair. Young Semi-social Pygmy tarantulas sharing a cricket meal together A note on the taxonomyįor those with a particular interest in taxonomy of tarantulas, we will delve into a little more detail.Ĭurrently, the genus Coremiocnemis contains only a single Australian representative: Coremiocnemis tropix, described from a particularly small specimen from Atherton by arachnologist Dr Robert Raven. Siblings share both living quarters and prey as well, with visages not unlike a pride of lions falling on a helpless antelope as they emerge en masse to investigate disturbances on the silk. Not only do these patient mothers allow the kids to live at home, they also let their young feed from captured prey held in their chelicerae. Many tarantulas will tolerate their own offspring for a short stretch of time, but Semi-social Pygmies happily cohabitate with their young for periods of over a year. While only a diminutive species – females achieving a body length of around 30mm (legspan 65mm) – what’s particularly interesting is their extended maternal care.
They web extensively, making heavy use of silk sheet networks with one or more entrances leading to their lair below. Inhabitants of tropical rainforests, while they do burrow to some degree, they prefer to shelter under rocks and logs.
The Semi-social Pygmy Tarantula ( Coremiocnemis sp.) is a fascinating tarantula local to the Cairns region of Far North Queensland.
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