Brachypelma smithi (F. O. P.-Cambridge, 1897)

Brachypelma smithi

Species recognized by NI Platnick & RJ Raven, The World Spider Catalog external link in 
IUCN Red List Status: NOT EVALUATED external link Switch to common names

Media Center Navigation
Brachypelma smithi (F. O. P.-Cambridge, 1897)

Images


Choose images

Brachypelma smithi Brachypelma smithi Brachypelma smithi

Page navigation

Classification : Text | Graphic |

Table Of Contents

Description

Source and Additional Information
Copyright
Some rights reserved external link
Supplier
ARKive external link
Source URL
View original data object external link

This venomous but docile tarantula is the most common spider used in movies due to its large size and beautiful colouration. A particularly striking tarantula, the Mexican redknee has a dark brown body and legs, with orange-red leg joints (3). The ends of the legs can detect vibrations, smells and tastes, to help the tarantula locate prey and the opposite sex, although it also has a group of eight eyes on the top of the carapace (4).