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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 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).
Mexican redknee tarantulas are a popular choice as pets among tarantula keepers. Many earlier sources referring to B. smithi either relate to B. hamorii or do not distinguish between the two species. B. smithi is a terrestrial tarantula native to Pacific coast of the Mexican state of Guerrero. [4]
In 2020, the genus was split, with a group of species (the "red rump" tarantulas) being moved to a new genus, Tliltocatl. As now circumscribed, the genus Brachypelma is found only in Mexico. Many species of both genera are popular with tarantula keepers as pets; the females in particular are long lived.
Brachypelma hamorii is a vulnerable species of tarantula found in Mexico. [3] It has been confused with B. smithi; both have been called Mexican redknee tarantulas. [4] Many earlier sources referring to B. smithi either do not distinguish between the two species or relate to B. hamorii.
The spider is gray and black and has a "fiery red" abdomen. This fuzzy little guy, named Aphonopelma jacobii, is the 30th species of tarantula to be documented in the U.S., according to the news ...
Costa Rican zebra tarantula (Aphonopelma seemanni) Aphonopelma anax (Chamberlin, 1940) ... Mexican red rump (Tliltocatl vagans) Tliltocatl Jorge & Oscar, 2019.
A tarantula crossing a road caused a traffic accident in California's Death Valley National Park that hospitalized one motorist and prompted warnings from park officials.