4, see text Phormingochilus is a genus of Bornean tarantulas that was first described by Reginald Innes Pocock in 1895.

[2] They are occasionally kept as exotic pets, and are known for moving in bursts of speed and being defensive when cornered.

[3] They can be distinguished by the round apex of the male palpal bulb, they can also be distinguished by the size of leg 1 and 4 in females.

[4] As of July 2022[update] it contains four species, found on Borneo:[1] Formerly included:

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