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Lasiodora parahybana

Lasiodora parahybana

The Lasiodora parahybana, also known as the Brazilian giant white knee tarantula, is a large spider that can be found in the rainforests of South America. They are known for their beautiful colors and gentle nature.

Lebensraum: Rainforests

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The Lasiodora parahybana is a massive tarantula with a robust, heavy body covered in dense, dark velvet-like hairs. It typically appears black or dark brown, distinguished by striking salmon-pink bristles, especially vibrant on its legs as it matures. Its sheer size and contrasting leg coloration make it visually distinct.

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Lasiodora parahybana
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Lasiodora parahybana

Kategorie

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

2/5 · Gering

Snaps

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Interessante Fakten

It uses its strong fangs not only for biting, but also for digging!

They are ambush hunters, waiting patiently for prey to wander close.

This giant tarantula can live over 20 years, longer than many dogs!

This tarantula is one of the largest spiders on Earth by leg span!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Hair Defense Shield

Lasiodora parahybana can flick irritating urticating hairs from its abdomen that helps them defend against predators.

Fähigkeit

Vibration Sense

Lasiodora parahybana has sensitive hairs and slit sensilla on its legs that help them detect tiny vibrations and movement.

Fähigkeit

Web Tripwires

Lasiodora parahybana can spin silk to line burrows and create tripwires that helps them detect prey and intruders.

Maße und Details

Größe
200-300 mm
Lebenserwartung
1095-7300 Tage
Anzahl der Beine
8

Ernährung und Fütterung

This large tarantula is a mighty hunter, feasting on various small animals it ambushes.

Hauptnahrung

  • large insects
  • small rodents
  • lizards
  • frogs
  • small birds

Nahrungssuche

  • Ambush

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

hunts

Dubia Roach

Blaptica dubia

A common insect prey for young and adult tarantulas.

hunts

House Mouse

Mus musculus

Larger adults may prey on small rodents in their habitat.

eaten by

Tufted Capuchin

Cebus apella

Monkeys can be opportunistic predators of large spiders.

Merkmale

Auch bekannt als

Brazilian giant white knee tarantula

Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

2/5 · Gering

Always watch from a distance and never touch wild spiders without adult supervision.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das größe von Lasiodora parahybana?

200-300 mm

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Lasiodora parahybana?

1095-7300 Tage

Was frisst Lasiodora parahybana?

This large tarantula is a mighty hunter, feasting on various small animals it ambushes.

Wo findet man Lasiodora parahybana normalerweise?

Rainforests

Wie jagt Lasiodora parahybana?

Ambush

Was ist der/die/das anzahl der Beine von Lasiodora parahybana?

8

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