Stromatopelminae | |
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Heteroscodra maculata | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Arachnida |
Order: | Araneae |
Suborder: | Mygalomorphae |
Family: | Theraphosidae |
Subfamily: |
Stromatopelminae Schmidt, 1993 |
Genera | |
Stromatopelminae are a subfamily of tarantulas native to West Africa and part of Central Africa.
Stromatopelminae are arboreal tarantulas which are often found dwelling in the palm trees native to the West African region.
The following genera and species are present in Stromatopelminae.