The skeleton tarantula, Ephebopus murinus, is a species of spider belonging to the family Theraphosidae (tarantulas), sub-family Aviculariinae. A New World species, it is native to several South American countries. Its common name is derived from the skeleton-like markings on its legs.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Yellow-kneed Skeleton 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
- Acanthoscurria simoensi
- Ephebopus rufescens
- Theraphosa blondi
- Aphonopelma seemanni
- Psalmopoeus reduncus
- Spinosatibiapalpus trinitatis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Theraphosidae
- Genus
- Ephebopus
- Species
- Ephebopus murinus
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