Grammostola pulchra

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Brazilian black tarantula
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Arachnida Order: Araneae Suborder: Mygalomorphae Family: Theraphosidae Genus: Grammostola Species: G. pulchra
Binomial name
Grammostola pulchra (Mello-Leitão, 1921)

One of the most striking species of tarantulas, Grammostola pulchra is considered the crown jewel in any arachnid collection. Known by its common name, the Brazilian black, this species has an excellent temperament and rarely kicks hairs, making it a fine pet.

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