Araneae19 species

Family Tarantulas (Theraphosidae)

Theraphosidae is a family in the order Araneae. Browse 19 named species recorded in this family, or open an individual profile for its available identification and natural-history information.

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Tarantula Guide

Species in Theraphosidae (19)

Texas Tan Tarantula

Aphonopelma anax

Aphonopelma anax, commonly known as the Texas tan tarantula, is a species of spider belonging to the family Theraphosidae. The spider is very desirable as a pet, due to its docile nature. Like most Aphonopelma species, it has a very slow growth rate.

Texas Black Spot Tarantula

Aphonopelma armada

Aphonopelma armada is a species of spider in the family Theraphosidae, found in United States (Texas).

Aphonopelma iodius

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Aphonopelma iodius or desert tarantula is a species of spider in the family Theraphosidae, found in United States (California, Nevada, Arizona and Utah).

Madera Canyon Tarantula

Aphonopelma madera

Aphonopelma madera is a species of spiders in the family Theraphosidae, found in United States (Arizona).

Aphonopelma moderatum

Identification: "Females and subadult males are morphologically unique and can be readily identified by possessing an orange body disrupted by distinctly darkened (black or dark brown) banding on the patellae, metatarsi, and tarsi."

Mexican Red-rump Tarantula

Tliltocatl vagans

Tliltocatl vagans (synonym Brachypelma vagans) is a species of tarantula known commonly as the Mexican red rump. It ranges predominantly in Mexico (including the Yucatán Peninsula), but is also found in Central America. They are terrestrial, burrowin