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Acanthoscurria paulensis

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Acanthoscurria paulensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Infraorder: Mygalomorphae
Family: Theraphosidae
Genus: Acanthoscurria
Species:
A. paulensis
Binomial name
Acanthoscurria paulensis
Mello-Leitão, 1923[1]

Acanthoscurria paulensis is a species of tarantula native to the state of São Paulo[2] and Mato Grosso. They prefer temperatures of 72–82 °F (22–28 °C) when kept in captivity and of 65-75% humidity. Females of this species can also reach up to 5–6 inches (130–150 mm) and tend to grow faster than the males too. This species is aggressive towards their prey and also often burrow.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Acanthoscurria paulensis Mello-Leitão, 1923". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
  2. ^ "Acanthoscurria paulensis (Brazilian Giant Black)".
  3. ^ "A.-atrox-care-sheet".