Mexican redknee tarantula
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| phylum | Arthropoda | Mexican redknee tarantula (Brachypelma smithi) is a terrestrial tarantula native to the western faces of the Sierra Madre Occidental and Sierra Madre del Sur mountain ranges in Mexico. They are a large species, and are a popular choice for enthusiasts. Like most tarantulas, they have a long lifespan. The mature B. smithi has a dark-colored body with orange patches on the joints of its legs. The second element of the legs is orange-red. Following molting, the colors are more pronounced. The dark portion is very black, while the orange-red portions are far more on the reddish side.
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| class | Arachnida | |
| order | Araneae | |
| family | Theraphosidae | |
| genus | Brachypelma | |
| species | B. smithi |
