Cymbiapophysa marimbai

Cymbiapophysa marimbai is a tarantula in the genus Cymbiapophysa, first described in 2018. This tarantula is found in Colombia, in the Reserva Natural Biotopo Selva Húmeda.

Taxonomy

The species was originally placed in the genus Proshapalopus in 2018 by Perafán and Valencia-Cuéllar, but subsequent taxonomic revisions transferred it to the genus Cymbiapophysa.

Description

The cephalothorax and legs are brown with black hairs, while the abdomen is brown with reddish large hairs and a darker distal patch of urticating hairs. The carapace is covered by short black hairs and short reddish hairs pointing outward. The legs are covered by long scattered hairs and short reddish hairs.

Distribution and habitat

Cymbiapophysa marimbai has been reported only from Colombia, particularly within the Reserva Natural Biotopo Selva Húmeda, a protected area characterized by humid tropical forest. Its distribution suggests it is endemic to Colombia.

Conservation

As of 2025, the species has not been evaluated by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. However, given its apparently restricted range, conservation of its natural habitat is considered important for its long-term survival.