Acanthoscurria chacoana
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]
| Acanthoscurria chacoana | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Mygalomorphae |
| Family: | Theraphosidae |
| Genus: | Acanthoscurria |
| Species: | A. chacoana |
| Binomial name | |
| Acanthoscurria chacoana Brèthes, 1909[1] | |
Lifespan
Female tarantulas of this species can live up to 20 years, while males tend to only live 3–4.[3]
Size
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.
References
- "Acanthoscurria chacoana Brèthes, 1909". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
- "Acanthoscurria chacoana (Bolivian Redrump)". www.tarantupedia.com.
- "Acanthoscurria chacoana-Bolivian Red Rump | My Monsters".
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