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Acanthoscurria chacoana

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Acanthoscurria chacoana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Infraorder: Mygalomorphae
Family: Theraphosidae
Genus: Acanthoscurria
Species:
A. chacoana
Binomial name
Acanthoscurria chacoana
Brèthes, 1909[1]

Acanthoscurria chacoana, also known as the Bolivian red rump tarantula, is a fast growing, docile tarantula found in Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina.[2] It is commonly kept as a pet, preferring 70–80% humidity and a horizontally large enclosure, as it is terrestrial. This species of spider does create burrows and is a reddish-brown with tan stripes on its legs.[3]

Lifespan

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Female tarantulas of this species can live up to 20 years, while males tend to only live 3–4.[3]

Size

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Specimens of A. chacoana can get up to 7.5 in (190 mm) as adults, but the males tend to be much smaller than the females.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Acanthoscurria chacoana Brèthes, 1909". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
  2. ^ "Acanthoscurria chacoana (Bolivian Redrump)". www.tarantupedia.com.
  3. ^ a b "Acanthoscurria chacoana-Bolivian Red Rump | My Monsters".