Megaphobema robustum

Colombian giant tarantula
Megaphobema robustum
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Spiders
Order:	Tarantulas
Subfamily:	Theraphosinae
Genus:	Megaphobema
Species:	M. robustum
Binomial name
Megaphobema robustum Ausserer, 1875[1]

Megaphobema robustum, known as the Colombian giant tarantula or Colombian giant redleg, has a span of 6 to 8 inches. Found in the tropical rainforests of Colombia and Brazil near logs, it will eat crickets, other large insects, small lizards and various mice. It is known for its defensive behavior.

References

1. ^ http://www.xnism.com/xnspi/Mrob2.html

External links

• Fouskaris, Jon (2000-2001). "Columbian Giant Tarantula Care Sheet". petbugs.com. http://www.petbugs.com/caresheets/M-robustum.html. Retrieved 2008-11-15. 

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