Bonnetina minax Ortiz & Francke, 2017

Described by David Ortiz, Oscar F. Francke

♀ Female described ♂ Male described

Female

Type Locality and Records

Type locality

Bibliography

Ortiz, D. & Francke, O. F. (2017). Reconciling morphological and molecular systematics in tarantulas (Araneae: Theraphosidae): revision of the Mexican endemic genus Bonnetina. Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society, 2017, XX, 1–68.

Distribution

Mexico

Type Locality: Michoacán State: San Lucas municipality: Salguero town:: 280 masl

Etymology

The specific epithet is a Latin adjective that means ‘threatening’. It makes reference to the dense striking reddish tonalities that cover the carapace of this species. Red is usually associated with warning signals in nature.