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For those of you who want to purchase/trade/sell Poecilotheria species OUTSIDE of your state, please note that it is illegal to do so with a few of these species as they have been listed as endangered by USFW. If you see your Poecilotheria listed below, it is illegal and a federal offense to purchase/trade/sell across your state line. You may only do so "within" the state you reside in. Just wanted to put this up because we have many new members here and I've noticed some inquiring about Poecilotheria. This protects both the purchaser/seller from fines and/or possible jail time.
The Listed Species
Poecilotheria fasciata. This species lives in the dry and intermediate zones of Sri Lanka north of Colombo. Scientists found >150 individuals in nine locations during the most recent survey. It is categorized as “endangered” on the National Red List of Sri Lanka (a report of the status of regional species based on the IUCN Red List, an inventory of the conservation status of species on a global scale).
Poecilotheria ornata. This species inhabits the lowland wet zone in southwestern Sri Lanka. Scientists found 23 individuals in four locations during the most recent survey. It is categorized as “endangered” on the National Red List of Sri Lanka.
Poecilotheria smithi. This species is found in the central highlands of Sri Lanka in Kandy and Matale districts. Scientists found 16 individuals in two locations during the most recent survey. It is categorized as “critically endangered”, the most imperiled ranking, on the National Red List of Sri Lanka.
Poecilotheria subfusca. This species inhabits the wet zone of the central highlands of Sri Lanka. Scientists found 81 individuals in 10 locations during the most recent survey. It is categorized as “endangered” on the National Red List of Sri Lanka.
Poecilotheria vittata. This species lives in the Hambantota and Monaragala districts of Sri Lanka. Scientists found 22 individuals in four locations during the most recent survey. It is categorized as “endangered” on the National Red List of Sri Lanka.
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The Listed Species
Poecilotheria fasciata. This species lives in the dry and intermediate zones of Sri Lanka north of Colombo. Scientists found >150 individuals in nine locations during the most recent survey. It is categorized as “endangered” on the National Red List of Sri Lanka (a report of the status of regional species based on the IUCN Red List, an inventory of the conservation status of species on a global scale).
Poecilotheria ornata. This species inhabits the lowland wet zone in southwestern Sri Lanka. Scientists found 23 individuals in four locations during the most recent survey. It is categorized as “endangered” on the National Red List of Sri Lanka.
Poecilotheria smithi. This species is found in the central highlands of Sri Lanka in Kandy and Matale districts. Scientists found 16 individuals in two locations during the most recent survey. It is categorized as “critically endangered”, the most imperiled ranking, on the National Red List of Sri Lanka.
Poecilotheria subfusca. This species inhabits the wet zone of the central highlands of Sri Lanka. Scientists found 81 individuals in 10 locations during the most recent survey. It is categorized as “endangered” on the National Red List of Sri Lanka.
Poecilotheria vittata. This species lives in the Hambantota and Monaragala districts of Sri Lanka. Scientists found 22 individuals in four locations during the most recent survey. It is categorized as “endangered” on the National Red List of Sri Lanka.
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