29 observationsEndangered
Brazilian Jewel Tarantula
Typhochlaena seladonia
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Arachnida ›Order: Araneae ›Family: Theraphosidae ›Genus: Typhochlaena
About
Typhochlaena seladonia is a species of aviculariine tarantula, and is the type species of the genus Typhochlaena. It is unique as an arboreal spider that constructs trapdoors in the bark of trees.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Brazilian Jewel Tarantula is Typhochlaena seladonia.
- The Brazilian Jewel Tarantula has a conservation status of Endangered.
- Brazilian Jewel Tarantula belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Brazilian Jewel Tarantula belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Brazilian Jewel Tarantula belongs to the class Arachnida.
- Brazilian Jewel Tarantula belongs to the order Araneae.
- Brazilian Jewel Tarantula belongs to the family Theraphosidae.
- Brazilian Jewel Tarantula belongs to the genus Typhochlaena.