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Theraphosa

spider genus

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tarantulas

  • Tarantula
    In tarantula: Major genera and species

    …and belong to the genus Theraphosa. The goliath birdeater (T. blondi) has a body length up to 7.5 cm (almost 3 inches) and in rare instances has been known to capture and eat small avian prey. Both the pinkfoot goliath (T. apophysis) and the goliath birdeater spider can attain leg…

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