Acanthoscurria chacoana
Appearance
Acanthoscurria chacoana | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
Class: | Arachnida |
Order: | Araneae |
Infraorder: | Mygalomorphae |
Family: | Theraphosidae |
Genus: | Acanthoscurria |
Species: | A. chacoana
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Binomial name | |
Acanthoscurria chacoana Brèthes, 1909[1]
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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. This species of spider does create burrows and is a reddish-brown with tan stripes on its legs.[3]
Lifespan
[edit]Female tarantulas of this species can live up to 20 years, while males tend to only live 3–4.[3]
Size
[edit]Specimens of A. chacoana can get up to 7.5 in (190 mm) as adults, but the males tend to be much smaller than the females.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ "Acanthoscurria chacoana Brèthes, 1909". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
- ^ "Acanthoscurria chacoana (Bolivian Redrump)". www.tarantupedia.com.
- ^ a b "Acanthoscurria chacoana-Bolivian Red Rump | My Monsters".