New World Greater Antilles

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 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 Phormictopus genus are found in the Greater Antilles, including the West Indies, Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Cuba. The various Phormictopus species are relatively large. This genus includes some very bold and brilliant specimens that make great display tarantulas. Currently, there are approximately 12 to 14 species in this genus with a handful of species in synonymy. The taxonomy for this genera is confusing with inconsistent classifications. There are some color varia