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Costa Rican Red Tarantula
Brachypelma auratum Schmidt
9.75389, -83.6774
Field Notes
Description:
Large, mostly black, very hairy tarantula. Estimated size between 3-4 in (7.5-10 cm). Faint reddish thing around thorax (abdomen).
Habitat:
Found near underground burrow in lowland tropical rainforest/riverine habitat
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJuly 5, 2011
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