Phormingochilus
Phormingochilus is a genus of Indonesian tarantulas that was first described by Reginald Innes Pocock in 1895. They are occasionally kept as exotic pets, and are known for moving in bursts of speed and being defensive when cornered.Species
it contains four species, found on Borneo:
- Phormingochilus arboricola – Borneo
- Phormingochilus everetti Pocock, 1895 – Borneo
- Phormingochilus pennellhewlettorum Smith & Jacobi, 2015 – Malaysia
- Phormingochilus tigrinus Pocock, 1895 – Borneo
Formerly included:
- P. carpenteri Smith & Jacobi, 2015
- P. fuchsi Strand, 1906
- P. kirki Smith & Jacobi, 2015
