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Redescription of Nhandu chromatus Schmidt, 2004 stat. rest. and revalidation of Nhandu sylviae Sherwood, Gabriel & Brescovit, 2023 stat. rest. (Araneae: Theraphosidae)

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Redescription of Nhandu chromatus Schmidt, 2004 stat. rest. and revalidation of Nhandu sylviae Sherwood, Gabriel & Brescovit, 2023 stat. rest. (Araneae: Theraphosidae)

Abstract

Nhandu chromatus Schmidt, 2004 stat. rest. is redescribed based on the holotype male and new non-type female material, with its generic position discussed. Nhandu sylviae Sherwood, Gabriel & Brescovit, 2023 stat. rest. is restored, reversing its synonymy with Vitalius sorocabae (Mello-Leitão, 1923).

Acknowledgment: I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Danni Sherwood for providing the complete manuscript.

Sherwood, Danniella & Peñaherrera-R, Pedro & Brescovit, Antonio & Lucas, Sylvia. (2026). Redescription of Nhandu chromatus Schmidt, 2004 stat. rest. and revalidation of Nhandu sylviae Sherwood, Gabriel & Brescovit, 2023 stat. rest. (Araneae: Theraphosidae). Arachnology. 20. 519-526.