New World Central America

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 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 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

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