Thrixopelma nadineae, a New Theraphosine from Ecuador (Araneae: Theraphosidae)

Resumen

Thrixopelma nadineae sp. nov. is described from Loja, Ecuador, based on the male, which possesses distinctive palpal bulb, metatarsal and tibial apophysis morphology. The new species represents the second species of Thrixopelma to be recorded from Ecuador.