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[2] and Brazil near logs, it will eat crickets, other large insects, small lizards and various mice. It is known for its defensive behavior.
References
- ↑ http://www.xnism.com/xnspi/Mrob2.html
- ↑ "Megaphobema_robustum". World Spider Catalog. Retrieved 11 August 2017.
External links
- Fouskaris, Jon (2000–2001). "Columbian Giant Tarantula Care Sheet". petbugs.com. Retrieved 2008-11-15.
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