Avicularia

Avicularia merianae

Avicularia merianae

The Avicularia merianae is native to Brazil and is recognized for its striking dark body and contrasting lighter patches on its legs. It is an arboreal tarantula that builds large webs high up in trees.

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🕷️ Scientific NameAvicularia merianae
🌍 OriginBrazil
📏 Size11 – 13 cm
🎨 ColorDark body with light leg patches
🌳 HabitatRainforest, arboreal
📑 GenusAvicularia

🍽️ Diet:
This species feeds on various insects such as crickets and moths, and may occasionally hunt small vertebrates like frogs or lizards.

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🛡️ Behavior:
Known for its calm demeanor, Avicularia merianae is quick to retreat into its webbed hiding places when disturbed, making it relatively easy to handle.

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🔍 Particularities:
This species is popular due to its attractive patterning and relatively simple care requirements, making it suitable for intermediate-level tarantula enthusiasts.

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