Aphonopelma anax, commonly known as the Texas tan tarantula, is a species of spider belonging to the family Theraphosidae native to southern Texas and northern Mexico.
From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Texas Tan Tarantula being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Aphonopelma hentzi
- Aphonopelma armada
- Aphonopelma pallidum
- Tliltocatl verdezi
- Aphonopelma chalcodes
- Aphonopelma moderatum
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Theraphosidae
- Genus
- Aphonopelma
- Species
- Aphonopelma anax
Found one? Take a photo and B.inomen will suggest what it is, free.
Check your photo