- Greenbottle blue tarantula
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Greenbottle Blue Tarantula 
Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Arachnida Order: Araneae Suborder: Mygalomorphae Family: Theraphosidae Subfamily: Theraphosinae Genus: Chromatopelma
Schmidt, 1995Species: cyaneopubescens Binomial name Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens
(Strand, 1907)Diversity 1 species The Greenbottle Blue Tarantula (Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens), a native of Venezuela, has some of the most dramatic coloring of any spider species. Adult greenbottles have metallic blue legs, a blue-green carapace and a vibrant orange abdomen.
They are very active, fast-growing and particularly attractive to tarantula hobbyists.
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Natural habitat
These tarantulas live in webbed burrows under bushes and tree roots in desert areas of northern Venezuela, near Paraguana. The entrance is often extended with webbing, sometimes resembling a tunnel. These webs may protect the entrance from the harsh desert climate, also acting as a trap for insects.
Behavior
In captivity, this tarantula regularly renews the webbing of its burrow, commonly filling the entire container. It feeds frequently and is a fast-grower. While many are skittish and nervous, some individuals are calm and docile, though running very quickly when disturbed. Some, when disturbed, are very possessive and show threat displays guarding their burrows.
Classification
The species was originally described as an Eurypelma in 1907, and was moved to the newly named genus Delopelma by Petrunkevitch in 1939. Both names were later discontinued.
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