Megaphobema robustum

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.

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