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*Poecilotheria ornata*, commonly known as the fringed ornamental tarantula, is a large arboreal spider endemic to the tropical forests of Sri Lanka. Described by Reginald Innes Pocock in 1899, this species is recognized by its intricate geometric banding, which provides camouflage on tree bark. It i...

The salmon pink bird-eating tarantula (Lasiodora parahybana) is a large terrestrial spider native to the tropical rainforests of northeastern Brazil. First described by Cândido Firmino de Mello-Leitão in 1917, the species is recognized as one of the largest tarantulas in the world by mass and body s...

The Chaco golden knee tarantula (Grammostola pulchripes) is a large, heavy-bodied terrestrial spider native to the Gran Chaco region of Argentina and Paraguay. It is recognized by the distinct golden stripes on its patellae, contrasting with its dark brown or black setae. This opportunistic burrower...

The Goliath pinkfoot tarantula (Theraphosa apophysis) is a massive, terrestrial bird-eating spider native to the tropical rainforests of Venezuela. Officially described in 1993, the species is distinguished by the pinkish-tipped hairs on its feet and rivals the Goliath birdeater in sheer size and ma...

Cyriopagopus lividus is a fossorial tarantula species native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, particularly Myanmar and Thailand. The spider is named for the striking metallic blue coloration of its legs and carapace, and it is known for being a fast and defensive species that prefers to re...

Psalmopoeus irminia, commonly called the Venezuelan suntiger tarantula, is an arboreal tarantula species described by Saager in 1994 and associated with Venezuela. It has a predominantly dark body marked by vivid orange patterns on the legs and abdomen, providing the contrast behind its common name....

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The Curly Hair Tarantula (Tliltocatl albopilosus) is a large, terrestrial spider native to the tropical forests of Central America, primarily Costa Rica and Nicaragua. The spider is characterized by long, curly bristles that cover its body, giving it a distinctively fuzzy appearance. In 2019, a taxo...

Heteroscodra maculata, commonly known as the Togo starburst baboon tarantula, is an arboreal spider native to West African countries including Togo and Ghana. The species exhibits marked sexual dimorphism, with females displaying a striking contrast of black and white patterning that provides camouf...

Ephebopus murinus, commonly known as the skeleton tarantula, is a species of New World tarantula native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil and French Guiana. It is distinguished by the striking white or beige vertical stripes on its dark legs, which give the spider a skeletal...

Ceratogyrus darlingi, commonly known as the horned baboon spider, is a tarantula species native to southern Africa. First described by Reginald Pocock in 1897, it is distinguished by a prominent horn-like protuberance on its carapace, which is soft and not rigid. This burrowing spider belongs to the...

Stromatopelma calceatum, the feather leg baboon tarantula, is an arboreal spider native to the rainforests of West and Central Africa, noted for its swift and highly defensive nature.

Pelinobius muticus, the king baboon tarantula, is a large East African spider described by Karsch in 1885, notable for its heavy body and defensive stridulation when threatened.

Haplopelma schmidti, commonly called the Chinese bird spider, is a fossorial species found in southern China whose highly potent venom has been the subject of medical research.

Megaphobema robustum, the Colombian giant tarantula described by Ausserer in 1875, is a large terrestrial spider found in the tropical rainforests of South America's Pacific coast.

Poecilotheria tigrinawesseli, described by Smith in 2006, is an arboreal tarantula endemic to the Eastern Ghats of India, recognized by its distinct tiger-like leg markings.

Neoholothele incei, the Trinidad olive tarantula described in 1899, is a small, fossorial spider native to the Caribbean that is uniquely capable of living communally in captivity.

Haplopelma minax, the earth tiger tarantula described by Thorell in 1897, is a heavy-bodied, fossorial spider native to Myanmar that is known for its highly defensive temperament.

Aphonopelma hentzi, commonly called the Texas brown tarantula, is one of the most widespread tarantula species in the southern United States, first described by Charles Girard in 1854.

Grammostola actaeon, the Brazilian giant tawny red tarantula described by Pocock in 1903, is a heavy-bodied terrestrial spider found in the grasslands of Brazil and Uruguay.

Pterinochilus chordatus, described by Gerstäcker in 1873, is an East African tarantula known for its starburst pattern and highly defensive, fast-moving behavior in the wild.

Ceratogyrus brachycephalus, described by Hewitt in 1919, is a southern African tarantula distinguished by the unique rearward-facing foveal horn on its carapace.