Skeleton Tarantula
(Ephebopus murinus)
A baby spider is called a spiderling, however they are often referred to as 'slings'.
Fun Facts
Skeleton Tarantula
Animal Class
Invertebrate
Size
Up to 12cm
Diet
Insectivorous. Eating mainly insects but on occasion will eat small vertebrates such as frogs and mice
Habitat
Semi fossorial, living in lowland forests
Distribution
Endemic to Brazil, French Guiana and Suriname
Appearance
This species has a black abdomen, black legs and a brown carapace. They have skeleton-like markings on their legs
Lifespan
Up to 15 years
Did you know?
This species gets their name 'skeleton' tarantula due to their unique white and beige markings on their legs, that look like a skeleton
See our Skeleton Tarantula!
We have one skeleton tarantula at Ponderosa Zoo, come and see him in our Nocturnal House!
The Skeleton Tarantula Population
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Population Trend
Unknown
Threats
There are no major threats to this species
Population
Unknown
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