Brachypelma auratum | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Arachnida |
Order: | Araneae |
Family: | Theraphosidae |
Genus: | Brachypelma |
Species: | B. auratum |
Binomial name | |
Brachypelma auratum Schmidt, 1992 |
The Brachypelma auratum (also called Mexican Flame knee) is a tarantula endemic to the regions of Guerrero and Michoacán in Mexico. It is similar in appearance to the Brachypelma smithi, albeit slightly darker. Due to the similarities it wasn't considered a distinct species until 1992.[1]