Aphonopelma marxi is a species of spider in the family Theraphosidae (tarantulas), found in United States (Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Utah). Aphonopelma behlei and A. vogelae, at one time considered separate species, are now considered to be synonyms.
From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Grand Canyon Black 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 vorhiesi
- Aphonopelma gabeli
- Aphonopelma steindachneri
- Dugesiella anitahoffmannae
- Aphonopelma johnnycashi
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Theraphosidae
- Genus
- Aphonopelma
- Species
- Aphonopelma marxi
Found one? Take a photo and B.inomen will suggest what it is, free.
Check your photo