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Brachypelma smithi (Mexican redknee tarantula)

Synonyms: Avicularia smithi; Brachypelma annitha; Euathlus smithi

Wikipedia Abstract

Mexican redknee tarantula (Brachypelma smithi) is a terrestrial tarantula native to the western faces of the Sierra Madre Occidental and Sierra Madre del Sur mountain ranges in Mexico. They are a large species, and are a popular choice for enthusiasts. Like most tarantulas, they have a long lifespan.
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Species taxanomy provided by GBIF Secretariat (2022). GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/39omei accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-06-13; License: CC BY 4.0