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Mexican red-rump tarantula

Brachipelma vagans

Photo by IanSheridan
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

A large mature male tarantula. Leg span approx. 12cm

Habitat:

Edge of the tropical rain forest.

Notes:

Male prowling around for a mate at night.

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Comments (2)
Ingrid3
Awesome pic! I love this creature!
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PublishedOctober 27, 2013

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