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Psalmopoeus is a genus of the family Theraphosidae containing various species of tarantulas.The genus is native to Trinidad and Tobago, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Guyana, Brazil, Belize, Panama, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras.
Tarantulas comprise a group of large and often hairy spiders of the family Theraphosidae. [2] As of December 2023, 1,100 species have been identified, with 166 genera. [3] The term "tarantula" is usually used to describe members of the family Theraphosidae, although many other members of the same infraorder (Mygalomorphae) are commonly referred to as "tarantulas" or "false tarantulas".
Spiderlings live together for up to 6 months, though some tarantulas from the same sac are believed to co-habitate long after and even share burrows and tunnel systems. Most spiderlings will kill each other for food, but these spiderlings have actually been found to share food with their siblings.
Psalmopoeus irminia are unique in their striking black coloration paired with vibrant orange chevron and leg markings. Like other Psalmopoeus, this species can often be found in tree cavities at a medium height.
The Chaco golden knee is a large tarantula, being able to reach between 7 and 8 inches in legspan (17.8-20.3 cm). Being a terrestrial tarantula, it has a heavy body.
Grammostola grossa is a terrestrial bird spider.It hides under roots, pieces of bark, stones or fallen leaves. In colder months and during moulting and brood care, it retreats into living burrows, which it lines with spider silk. [6]
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] ...
Atypidae, also known as atypical tarantulas or purseweb spiders, is a spider family containing only three genera.They are accomplished ambush predators that spend most of their time in a sock-like, silken retreat on the ground from where they kill their prey.