145 observationsNear Threatened
Mexican Flameknee Tarantula
Brachypelma auratum
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Arachnida ›Order: Araneae ›Family: Theraphosidae ›Genus: Brachypelma
About
Brachypelma auratum (also called Mexican flame knee) is a tarantula endemic to the regions of Guerrero and Michoacán in Mexico. In appearance it is reminiscent of the quintessential Mexican red-kneed spider, Brachypelma smithi, albeit darker and with more discrete red striations on the patella. The form of these red markings have earned the spider its common name, the flame knee. Due to the species' similarities to B. smithi, it was not considered a distinct species until 1992.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Mexican Flameknee Tarantula is Brachypelma auratum.
- The Mexican Flameknee Tarantula has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
- Mexican Flameknee Tarantula belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Mexican Flameknee Tarantula belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Mexican Flameknee Tarantula belongs to the class Arachnida.
- Mexican Flameknee Tarantula belongs to the order Araneae.
- Mexican Flameknee Tarantula belongs to the family Theraphosidae.
- Mexican Flameknee Tarantula belongs to the genus Brachypelma.