Romopelma

Romopelma is a monotypic genus of tarantulas in the family Theraphosidae, containing the single species Romopelma barrigae.

Distribution

Romopelma barrigae is endemic to the Northwestern Andes of Ecuador.

Etymology

The genus name honors David Fernando Romo Vallejo, a professor and educator from Quito, combined with the common ending for tarantual genera "-pelma". The specific name honors his wife, Consuelo Barriga, the long-time administrator of the Tiputini Biodiversity Station.