Aphonopelma steindachneri, Steindachner's ebony tarantula, is a species of New World terrestrial spider in the family Theraphosidae, found in California and Mexico (Baja California). The species range is most centralized around the metropolitan areas of Los Angeles and San Diego, with its habitat being arid landscapes where it inhabits burrows in the ground. Similar to species in its genus Aphonopelma, the species is most active during its breeding season in summer and fall during the months from July to October, where males leave their burrows in search of mates.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Steindachner's Ebony 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 gabeli
- Aphonopelma johnnycashi
- Aphonopelma eutylenum
- Aphonopelma vorhiesi
- Aphonopelma iodius
- Aphonopelma marxi
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Theraphosidae
- Genus
- Aphonopelma
- Species
- Aphonopelma steindachneri
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