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The Goliath birdeater (Theraphosa blondi) belongs to the tarantula family Theraphosidae.Found in northern South America, it is the largest spider in the world by mass (175 g (6.2 oz)) and body length (up to 13 cm (5.1 in)), and second to the giant huntsman spider by leg span. [1]
The salmon pink bird-eater can attain a leg size of up to 11 inches (28 cm), especially in males as their legs are longer than the female’s. However, females can weigh more than 100 grams (3.5 oz). [3] Females are often bulky: they have a large body size in comparison to their legs, whereas males tend to be slender in body size.
Pamphobeteus antinous, also known as the Bolivian blue leg bird eater or steely blue leg, was first described by Reginald Innes Pocock in 1903. It is found in the rainforests of Bolivia and Peru , and is considered to be one of the bigger tarantulas .
The thick footed tarantula has powerful long venomous fangs that can grow up to 1 centimetre (0.39 in) long. Its body is 6 centimetres (2.4 in) with a leg span of 16 centimetres (6.3 in) so smaller than the size of a man's hand. Identification is relatively simple as this very large spider has thicker front legs than back legs. [2]
Acanthoscurria cordubensis is a species of terrestrial tarantula that thrives in high humidity environments. [2] It is also known as the Rusty Brown Bird Eater due to its medium brown color. [3] The previous scientific name for this species was Acanthoscurria suina and it is native to Argentina. [4]
Theraphosa stirmi is a species of tarantula belonging to the family Theraphosidae. [1] It is known as the burgundy goliath bird eater. [2] Distribution
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Lasiodora difficilis can reach a body length of 9 centimetres (3.5 in), with a leg span of seven to eight inches. [3] Males are smaller than female. [5] The basic color of these heavy-bodied spiders varies between black and black-gray, with urticating red hairs on the abdomen.