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Poecilotheria metallica, also known as the peacock tarantula, [ 1] is an Old World species of tarantula. It is the only blue species of the genus Poecilotheria. Like others in its genus it exhibits an intricate fractal-like pattern on the abdomen. The species' natural habitat is deciduous forest in Andhra Pradesh, in central southern India.
Peafowl is a common name for two bird species of the genus Pavo and one species of the closely related genus Afropavo within the tribe Pavonini of the family Phasianidae (the pheasants and their allies). Male peafowl are referred to as peacocks, and female peafowl are referred to as peahens . The two Asiatic species are the blue or Indian ...
Linnaeus, 1758. Map showing native range. The Indian peafowl ( Pavo cristatus ), also known as the common peafowl or blue peafowl, is a peafowl species native to the Indian subcontinent. It has been introduced to many other countries. Male peafowl are referred to as peacocks, and female peafowl are referred to as peahens, although both sexes ...
Appaloosa Appaloosa horse Country of origin United States Traits Distinguishing features Most representatives have colorful spotted coat patterns, striped hooves, mottled skin, and white sclera visible around the iris when the eye is in a normal position. Breed standards Appaloosa Horse Club Equus ferus caballus The Appaloosa is an American horse breed best known for its colorful spotted coat ...
Peacock bass or Brazilian tucunaré are large freshwater cichlids of the genus Cichla. [ 3][ 4] These are diurnal predatory fishes native to the Amazon and Orinoco basins, as well as rivers of the Guianas, in tropical South America. [ 2] They are sometimes referred to in English by their Brazilian name tucunaré or their Spanish name pavon. [ 4]
The Congo peafowl ( Afropavo congensis ), also known as the African peafowl or mbulu by the Bakôngo, is a species of peafowl native to the Congo Basin. [ 2] It is one of three peafowl species and the only member of the subfamily Pavoninae native to Africa. [ 3] It is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
Aglais io, the European peacock, [3] [4] [5] or the peacock butterfly, is a colourful butterfly, found in Europe and temperate Asia as far east as Japan. It was formerly classified as the only member of the genus Inachis (the name is derived from Greek mythology, meaning Io , the daughter of Inachus [ citation needed ] ).
Havana Brown. There aren't many pure brown cat breeds in the world, but the Havana Brown is one of them. They have deep brown fur and bright green eyes, but owners of these cats love their ...