Aphonopelma moderatum is a species of spider in the family Theraphosidae, found in United States, in the state of Texas. Commonly called the Rio Grande Gold Tarantula as they are found in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Rio Grande Gold 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
- Magnacarina primaverensis
- Aphonopelma chalcodes
- Aphonopelma hentzi
- Euathlus truculentus
- Aphonopelma anax
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Theraphosidae
- Genus
- Aphonopelma
- Species
- Aphonopelma moderatum
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