Megaphobema robustum

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.

Colombian giant tarantula
Megaphobema robustum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Infraorder: Mygalomorphae
Family: Theraphosidae
Genus: Megaphobema
Species:
M. robustum
Binomial name
Megaphobema robustum
(Ausserer, 1875)[1]

References

  1. http://www.xnism.com/xnspi/Mrob2.html
  2. "Megaphobema_robustum". World Spider Catalog. Retrieved 11 August 2017.


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