Poecilotheria formosa is a species of tarantula, commonly known as the salem ornamental, beautiful parachute spider, or finely formed parachute spider.

P. formosa is found only in South-Eastern Ghats between Salem and Tirupathi in southern India.

The population is decreasing due to habitat loss and pet trade.

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