Tapinauchenius herrerai Gabriel & Sherwood, 2022

Described by Ray Gabriel, Danniella Sherwood

♀ Female described

Type Locality and Records

Type locality

Bibliography

Gabriel, R. & Sherwood, D. (2022). Taxonomy, biogeography, and ecology of some theraphosid spiders of the Darién region with description of five new species (Araneae: Theraphosidae). Revista Ibérica de Aracnología 40: 5-18.

Distribution

Panama

Type Locality: Prov. Darién, Cerro Pierre, Parque Nacional Darién, Estascion Rancho Frío

Etymology

The species epithet is a noun in apposition, in honour of General Tomás de Herrera (1804–1854) who fought for the independence of Panama in the 1830s and 40s.