Murphyarachne ymasumacae Sherwood & Gabriel, 2022

Described by Ray Gabriel, Danniella Sherwood

♀ Female described

Type Locality and Records

Type locality

Bibliography

Sherwood, D. & Gabriel, R. (2022). A new species and two new genera of theraphosine from Peru (Araneae: Theraphosidae). Arachnology 19(Special Issue): 247-256.

Distribution

Peru

Type Locality: Contamama [= Contamana], River Ucayali

Etymology

The specific epithet is a matronym in honour of Yma Sumac (1922–2008), the famous Peruvian opera singer whose voice spanned an incredible five octaves.