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Species of this genus are native to Central America and northern South America. All species are arboreal, and many are fast moving with slightly more potent venom than other new world species. Genus and species: Psalmopoeus victori Common name: Darth Maul Given name: Nihlus This species is native to Mexico and is the only arboreal species from Mexico. They have unique coloration with red on the abdomen and back legs and black on the carapace and front legs. Habitat: they resi

This is a newly discovered genus that includes a single species, the T. bambus. This species lives in bamboo trees in the Mueang Tak District of Thailand. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7NsgZvnbBs

There is only one species in this genus -- the C. cyaneopubescens. This is a hobby staple. Genus and species: Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens Common name: Green Bottle Blue Given name: Sophie This is an iconic species in the hobby given its remarkable coloration, relatively calm demeanor, hardiness, and its tendency to be on display. This species hails from northern Venezuela. They prefer arid climates and tend to be semi-arboreal. They are heavy webbers. This species reaches a

Species in this genus are found throughout southeast Asia. This genus includes 32 species. As with the many of the southeast Asian species, many in this genus are known to be temperamental with significant venom. Genus and species: Chilobrachys natanicharum Common name: Thai Electric Blue Given name: Mook This is currently an undescribed fossorial/terrestrial species from Vietnam. They grow to approximately 6 inches. This species is fast with ambush tendencies. They have a st

This genus includes three accepted arboreal species from Brazil that were formerly included in Avicularia. Genus and species: Ybyrapora diversipes Common name: Amazon Sapphire Given name: Oakley Y. diversipes is an arboreal species native to Brazil. This species has beautiful coloration with blues, greens, purples, reds and oranges. Adults can reach 5 inches. They are considered to be fast and skittish. Habitat: Amazon rainforest regions where it constructs webs in crevices a

This genus includes species formerly placed in Haplopelma, and currently includes 9 accepted species. All species in this genus are found in southeast Asia. Most species are fossorial. The species in this genus are defensive, and many can be aggressive with highly toxic venom. Upon researching this genus, as with the majority of southeast Asian genera, the taxonomy and nomenclature is highly inconsistent and inadequate. The science (and the hobby) is in dire need of DNA resea

Species of this genus are found in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia. There are currently 4 accepted species in this genus. All species in this genus are arboreal and large size. Genus and species: Omothymus violaceopes Common name: Singapore Blue Given name: Kopi They can reach 9 or more inches, making this one of the largest arboreal species. They are exceptionally beautiful displaying vivid royal blue to purple coloration with an olive carapace. They also have orange seta

This is a sub-family that includes several described species in specific genera as well as undescribed species from southeast Asia. Most species are described as a variety of earth tigers. 'sp' indicates it's an unconfirmed or undescribed species within that subfamily. Genus and species: Ornithoctoninae sp. Vietnam silver Given name: Mai This is currently an undescribed fossorial/terrestrial species from Vietnam. They grow to approximately 6 inches. This species is fast with

There is one species in this genus, M. balfouri. Genus and species: Monocentropus balfouri Common name: Socotra Island Blue Baboon Given name: Athena M. balfouri is found on Socotra Island, which is off the coast of Yemen. This island is protected given it unique flora and fauna. Socotra island is arguably the most interesting geographic location on the planet. M. balfouri is characterized by a dark blue carapace and legs, complemented with a cream abdomen. In captivity, this

This genus comprises five accepted species, native to Borneo and Indonesia. All species are considered arboreal. Genus and species: Phormingochilus hatihati Common name: Borneo Purple Earth Tiger Given name: Violeta  Muller (2024) described this species in a comprehensive publication. Source: Muller 2024 Source: Muller 2024 This species is found in Tammajarra, Polewali, Mandar, West Sulawesi, Indonesia. "Hati Hati" translated to pain or caution. This species is considered arb

There is currently only one accepted species in this genus. Muller (2024) described this species in a comprehensive publication. Source: Muller 2024 Source: Muller 2024 Genus and species: Aspinochilus rufus Common name: Peach Earth Tiger Given name: Snapple This arboreal species can be found in the montane rainforests of Mount Argopuro in East Java, Indonesia. A. rufus has a beautiful orange and red coloration. This species is threatened in the wild. Habitat: native to lush t

This genus currently includes four accepted species in scientific classifications, all hailing from Central America (Mexico to Panama). Davus species present with red to orange striped coloration, giving them the common name of "tiger rump tarantulas." Source: Gabriel 2016 Source: Gabriel 2016 Genus and species: Davus pentaloris Common name: Guatemalan Tiger Rump Given name: Horchata This dwarf species is native to El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico. Considered to h

This genus currently includes three accepted species in scientific taxonomy. This genus, which is similar to Haplopelma, includes fossorial species that are generally colorful with distinct sexual dichromatism. Most species have a tiger pattern, hence many of their common names that include variations of "Earth Tiger." Although much is to be learned about this genus, Ornithoctonus are described from Myanmar, southern and central Thailand. More research is needed for this genu

There are 23 accepted species of Cyriocosmus, which are found in South America, Trinidad and Tobogo. All species have type 3 urticating...

There are currently two accepted species of this genera, the versicolor and laeta, both of which are endemic to specific Caribbean islands (hence the word Caribena). The versicolor is bright and colorful while the laeta is brown. Fukushima and Bertani 2017 published a taxonomic revision of Avicularia, including summaries of Caribena. Source: Fukushima and Bertani 2017 Source: Fukushima and Bertani 2017 Genus and species: Avicularia C. versicolor Common name: Antilles pinktoe

This genus comprises a relatively small number of small from South America. There are four accepted Nhandu species, with two additional in synonymy. These species are primarily found in Brazil. Genus and species: Nhandu tripepii Common name: Brazilian giant blonde Given name: Emily This species is native to the State of Para, Brazil, described from the Golas region. They can be skittish, defensive, and aggressive. This species is considered a senior synonym to Nhandu vulpinus

This genus comprises arboreal species that can be found throughout Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil. All of the Avicularia species have pink foot pads. Certain species have been known to jump short distances. Many species in this genus have been transferred to other genera. Currently, there are 12 accepted Avicularia species. Historically, over 50 species were classified a

The Theraphosa genus currently includes three accepted species (stirmi, blondi, aphophysis). All are very large and considered the largest tarauntula species in the world. They are typically found in Guyana, Brazil, Venezuela, and Columbia. They species requires humidity, which should be monitored. They are large enough to consume vertebrate prey items. There is a so-called fourth "accepted" species, which is T. spinipes. However, this classification may not be universally a

This genus includes most of the North American tarantula species, and includes species in Mexico and part of Central America even into Costa Rica. This genus typically comprises mid-size species. Over 90 Aphonopelma species have been documented, thus, this genus comprises almost 10% of all described tarantula species. However, only 50 to 60 species have been accepted with major revisions currently underway. Genus and species: Aphonopelma chalcodes Common name: Arizona Blonde

This genus originates from South America, namely Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina among other countries. This genus includes some very...