A new species of tarantula, belonging to the genus Catumiri from Chile is described. Catumiri almonacidae sp. nov. presents unique characteristics in the male palpal bulb and tibial apophysis, and the female spermathecae. It is distributed in the south centre of Chile, between 33.5° S and 35.4° S latitude. This species is commonly known in Chile informally as the Mahogany Dwarf Tarantula. The new species is diagnosed, described and illustrated. Comments on the natural history and a distribution map of the genus are presented.
Montenegro, Rubén & Aguilera, Milenko. (2025). ON THE GENUS CATUMIRI GUADANUCCI, 2004 (ARANEAE: THERAPHOSIDAE) IN CHILE, WITH DESCRIPTION OF A NEW SPECIES. 47. 82-86.
