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Costa Rican Red Tarantula

Brachypelma auratum Schmidt

Description:

Large, mostly black, very hairy tarantula. Estimated size between 3-4 in (7.5-10 cm). Faint reddish thing around thorax (abdomen).

Habitat:

Found near underground burrow in lowland tropical rainforest/riverine habitat

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1 Comment

ToddTahtinen
ToddTahtinen 11 years ago

That is not Brachypelma auratum

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Cartago, Costa Rica

Spotted on May 22, 2011
Submitted on Jul 5, 2011

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