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Brachypelma albiceps is a species of spider in the tarantula family, Theraphosidae. [2] It is known as the Mexican golden red rump tarantula or the Amula red rump tarantula. The carapace is a light golden color and the abdomen dark, covered with long red hairs. Females typically live for about 15 years (up to 20).
Tliltocatl vagans (synonym Brachypelma vagans) is a species of tarantula known commonly as the Mexican red rump. It ranges predominantly in Mexico (including the Yucatán Peninsula), but is also found in Central America. [1] They are terrestrial, burrowing spiders. The reason for the name red rump is because of its distinctive red hairs on its ...
Brachypelma is a genus of spiders in the family Theraphosidae (tarantulas). They may have bodies up to 6 cm (2 + 1 ⁄ 4 in) long with legs of similar or greater lengths. Some species have brightly colored legs, with red or orange marks and rings.
Tliltocatl albopilosus (previously Brachypelma albopilosum) is a species of tarantula, [1] also known as the curlyhair tarantula. The species' native range is Costa Rica . [ 1 ] They are largely terrestrial, opportunistically burrowing spiders .
The Australian funnel-web spider is considered one of the world's deadliest arachnids. Its venom can kill a human within 15 minutes, Dr. Robert Raven, curator of arachnids at Queensland Museum ...
This page lists all described genera and species of the spider family Theraphosidae. As of August 2022 [update] , the World Spider Catalog accepted 1041 species in 156 genera: [ 1 ] A
Acanthoscurria chacoana, also known as the Bolivian red rump tarantula, is a fast growing, docile tarantula found in Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina. [2] It is commonly kept as a pet, preferring 70–80% humidity and a horizontally large enclosure, as it is terrestrial.
B. klaasi is considered to be the rarest and most threatened of the Mexican tarantula species. Their slow growth, combined with habitat degradation and illegal wild capture for the pet trade means that it is estimated that less than 0.1% of individual tarantulas survive from egg to adulthood in the wild. [ 3 ]