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Brazilian Giant Tarantula

Acanthoscurria Atrox

Photo by Dan Doucette
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Field Notes

Description:

about 5" across

Habitat:

rainforest

Notes:

I'm pretty sure this is the species that locals call monkey spider because it jumps really well.

Species ID Suggestions

Brazilian Giant Tarantula

Acanthoscurria Atrox
Gina9210
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Comments (6)
Dan Doucette
Thanks for the ID Gina. I knew I could count on you. Yes, more tarantulas. Might have a couple more.
Christiane
Wow.. I want to see a Tarantula too.. Would make a great Pet!! :)
Gina9210
It can be male Dan not too sure. Wow, more tarantulas?
Dan Doucette
It could be Theraphosa blondi. There seem to be many variations on the species. It's the most common one I find when I search for images of Theraphosa.

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PublishedJuly 5, 2011

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