A species of New World tarantula (family Theraphosidae) called Davus pentaloris is indigenous to Mexico and Guatemala. Davus’ species were once assigned to the genus Cyclosternum since it was once thought to be a synonym, but this is no longer recognized. High morphological variety has been seen in D. pentaloris across its extensive territory. This […]
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Peninsular Malaysia is home to a species of spider of the Theraphosidae (tarantulas) family known as the Malaysian earth tiger tarantula, or Omothymus schioedtei. Another name for it is Cyriopagopus schioedtei. Appearance A member of the Theraphosidae family, the tarantula is distinguished by its absence of hair and the two spinnerets on the front of
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One of the most fascinating invertebrates on the planet is the Colombian lesser black tarantula, or Xenesthis immanis. Eight long, spindly legs, an armored body, and two pairs of fangs allow this arachnid to attack or protect itself. These critters can be found throughout South America, primarily in Colombia, where they can be found living
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The tarantula, now often used to refer to spiders from a different family, the Theraphosidae, in English, was first used to refer to the species Lycosa tarantula. Given that it belongs to the Lycosidae family of wolf spiders, it may now be more appropriately referred to as the tarantula wolf spider. Habitat L. tarantula is
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The solitary species of South American tarantulas in the genus Chromatopelma is Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens. They are exceptionally active and quickly growing tarantulas that are especially alluring to enthusiasts. They are also commonly known as green bottle blue tarantulas due to their metallic blue legs and blue-green carapace.Burnt orange and bold green with bright blue legs,
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The pinktoe tarantula, a species of New World tarantula in the family Theraphosidae, is distinguished by its recognizable pink feet. The pink toe tarantula can be found on various Caribbean islands and in northern South America. It is an arboreal species that hunts, forages, and uses ambushes as among its primary techniques of prey capture.
Mexico is home to a species of tarantula called Brachypelma hamorii. Both have been referred to as Mexican redknee tarantulas and have been mistaken for B. smithi. B. smithi is mentioned in numerous older texts, many of which either conflate the two species or refer to B. hamorii. Native to the western sides of the
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The curly hair tarantula, or Tliltocatl albopilosus, is a species of spider. Previously known as Brachypelma albopilosum. Costa Rica and Nicaragua are home to the species. They are mostly burrowing, terrestrial spiders that dig holes when they can. They are known as “curly-haired” tarantulas because of their distinctively curled long bristles, which give them a
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The Mexican red rump is the common name for the tarantula species Tliltocatl vagans (also known as Brachypelma vagans). The Yucatán Peninsula is part of its range in Mexico, although it is also present in Central America. They are ground-dwelling spiders. The moniker “red rump” refers to the animal’s prominent red hairs on its abdomen.
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Due to the abundance of cheaply exported wild-caught specimens from their native Chile into the pet trade, the Chilean rose tarantula (Grammostola rosea), also known as the rose hair tarantula, the Chilean fire tarantula, or the Chilean red-haired tarantula (depending on the color morph), is likely the most prevalent species of tarantula available in American
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