Antikuna

Antikuna majkusi

Antikuna majkusi

Description:
The Antikuna majkusi is a high-altitude tarantula with a light brown coloration that blends well with its rocky surroundings. It lives in the Andes of Peru, in areas where vegetation is sparse but rocks and crevices offer plenty of hiding places.

Antikuna sapallanga
🕷️ Scientific NameThe old majkusi
🌍 OriginPeru
📏 Size11 – 14 cm
🎨 ColorLight brown

🍽️ Diet:
Its diet includes insects that are common in mountainous areas, such as grasshoppers and crickets. It can also catch small vertebrates and other invertebrates of considerable size.

Antikuna urayrumi

🛡️ Behavior:
It is defensive, but prefers a quick escape to confrontation. When cornered, it throws stinging hairs or makes a warning bite.

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🔍 Particularities:
It is less popular in the pet trade due to its simpler coloration, but is of interest to those studying high altitude tarantulas.

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