Aphonopelma
Aphonopelma bacadehuachi
Aphonopelma bacadehuachi
Aphonopelma bacadehuachi is a terrestrial tarantula native to Mexico, mainly from the Sonora region. This species is known for its dark brown color and robust body, making it suitable for desert and semi-arid environments.
| 🕷️ Scientific Name | Aphonopelma bacadehuachi |
|---|---|
| 🌍 Origin | Mexico (Sonora) |
| 📏 Size | 12 – 14 cm |
| 🎨 Color | Dark brown |
| 📑 Gender | Aphonopelma |
🍽️ Diet:
Insects such as crickets, cockroaches, and occasionally small vertebrates, depending on the availability of food in their environment.
🛡️ Behavior:
Defensive but not aggressive, it prefers to throw stinging hairs and hide in its burrow in the presence of threats.
🔍 Particularities:
Despite not being so common in the pet trade, it is a species of interest due to its adaptation to dry and arid climates.
