These spiders have complex mating rituals, so their vibrant coloring could be meant to attract other tarantulas. C. natanicharum was named after two executives from a Thai real estate developer. They won an auction to name the spider. All proceeds from the auction were donated to cancer patients and the education of Lahu children in Thailand.
The species faces the same threats as other populations in the area—hunting and destruction of their natural habitats. It is crucial that their natural habitats are protected and that conservation plans are implemented to keep them safe from further harm.
The paper was published in the journal ZooKeys.
