Acanthoscurria
Acanthoscurria sacsayhuaman
Acanthoscurria sacsayhuaman
Description:
Acanthoscurria sacsayhuaman is a relatively new species in the genus and was discovered in Peru. It is named after the Sacsayhuaman fortress.
Acanthoscurria simoensi
| 🕷️ Scientific Name | Acanthoscurria sacsayhuaman |
|---|---|
| 🌍 Origin | Peru |
| 📏 Size | 13 – 16 cm |
| 🎨 Color | Dark brown with greyish highlights |
🍽️ Diet:
Insects, mainly crickets and cockroaches. In its natural habitat, it also hunts small vertebrates.
Acanthoscurria tarda
🛡️ Behavior:
Defensive; throws stinging hairs as a protective mechanism.
Acanthoscurria theraphosoides
🔍 Particularities:
One of the most recent species to be discovered, which makes it even more interesting for the scientific community.
