Poecilotheria formosa is a species of tarantula, commonly known as the salem ornamental, beautiful parachute spider, or finely formed parachute spider.
Distribution P. formosa is found only in South-Eastern Ghats between Salem and Tirupathi in southern India. The population is decreasing due to habitat loss and pet trade.
References
Further reading Encyclopedia of Life: P. formosa Poecilotheria formosa Itis
External links Tarantupedia Images