Megaphobema robustum
| Colombian giant tarantula | |
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| Megaphobema robustum | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Suborder: | Mygalomorphae |
| Family: | Theraphosidae |
| Subfamily: | Theraphosinae |
| Genus: | Megaphobema |
| Species: | M. robustum |
| Binomial name | |
| Megaphobema robustum (Ausserer, 1875)[1] | |
Megaphobema robustum, known as the Colombian giant tarantula or Colombian giant redleg, has a span of 6 to 8 inches. Found in the tropical rainforests of Colombia and Brazil near logs, it will eat crickets, other large insects, small lizards and various mice. It is known for its defensive behavior.
References
External links
- Fouskaris, Jon (2000–2001). "Columbian Giant Tarantula Care Sheet". petbugs.com. Retrieved 2008-11-15.
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