Cubanana cristinae
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Cubanana cristinae is a species of New World tarantula
and the only species in the genus Cubanana.
The species was described in 2008 and is endemic to Cuba
, occurring in the east of the island.
Tarantula
Tarantulas comprise a group of often hairy and often very large arachnids belonging to the family Theraphosidae, of which approximately 900 species have been identified. Some members of the same Suborder may also be called "tarantulas" in the common parlance. This article will restrict itself to...
and the only species in the genus Cubanana.
The species was described in 2008 and is endemic to Cuba
Cuba
The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...
, occurring in the east of the island.