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Q. Which region is the critically endangered Peacock Parachute Spider exclusively found in?
Answer: Eastern Ghats
Notes: The Peacock Parachute Spider, also known as the Gooty Tarantula, is critically endangered and endemic to the Eastern Ghats of India, particularly in Andhra Pradesh. It is notable for its striking blue coloration, which is due to structural coloration rather than pigments. This unique spider is the only blue species in the Poecilotheria genus and is listed by the IUCN as critically endangered due to habitat loss.

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