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Brachypelma auratum (also called Mexican flame knee) is a tarantula endemic to the regions of Guerrero and Michoacán in Mexico. In appearance it is reminiscent of the quintessential Mexican red-kneed spider, Brachypelma smithi, albeit darker and with more discrete red striations on the patella. The form of these red markings have earned the ...
It has been confused with Brachypelma hamorii; both have been called Mexican redknee tarantulas. [4] 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 ...
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.
Print/export Download as PDF; Printable version ... move to sidebar hide. Mexican redknee tarantula is a common name for several spiders and may refer to: Brachypelma ...
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 boehmei (also known as the Mexican fireleg, [4] or the Mexican rustleg tarantula) is a tarantula native to Mexico in Guerrero state. [5] [failed verification] These long-lived tarantulas prefer burrowing and hiding in dry scrubland. As with all closely related tarantula species, they defend themselves with urticating hair when provoked.
The Mexican redleg or red-legged tarantula (Brachypelma emilia) is a species of terrestrial tarantula closely related to the famous Mexican redknee tarantula. Like the redknee it is a docile tarantula and popular in the pet trade. It is slow growing and, like many tarantulas, females can live for decades. [citation needed]
Download as PDF; Printable version; In other projects ... (also called Mexican orange beauty) is a tarantula endemic to Pacific ... large numbers of tarantulas caught ...