Theraphosa stirmi is a species of tarantula belonging to the family Theraphosidae. It is known as the burgundy goliath bird eater.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Burgundy Goliath Birdeater 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
- Theraphosa blondi
- Megaphobema velvetosoma
- Thrigmopoeus truculentus
- Ephebopus murinus
- Acanthoscurria simoensi
- Coremiocnemis hoggi
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Theraphosidae
- Genus
- Theraphosa
- Species
- Theraphosa stirmi
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