Facts Summary:
The Mysore Ornamental (Poecilotheria striata) is a species of concern belonging in the species group "arachnids" and found in the following area(s): India. This species is also known by the following name(s): Striated Parachute Spider, Striped Parachute Spider, P. vittata.
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