🌿Native Nature

Mexican Orangeknee Tarantula

Brachypelma hamorii

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Arachnida ›Order: Araneae ›Family: Theraphosidae ›Genus: Brachypelma

About

Brachypelma hamorii is a species of tarantula found in Mexico. It has been confused with B. smithi; both have been called Mexican redknee tarantulas. Many earlier sources referring to B. smithi either do not distinguish between the two species or relate to B. hamorii. B. hamorii is a terrestrial tarantula native to the western faces of the Sierra Madre Occidental and Sierra Madre del Sur mountain ranges in the Mexican states of Colima, Jalisco, and Michoacán. The species is...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mexican Orangeknee Tarantula?
The scientific name of Mexican Orangeknee Tarantula is Brachypelma hamorii.
What is the conservation status of Mexican Orangeknee Tarantula?
The Mexican Orangeknee Tarantula has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What kingdom does Mexican Orangeknee Tarantula belong to?
Mexican Orangeknee Tarantula belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Mexican Orangeknee Tarantula belong to?
Mexican Orangeknee Tarantula belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Mexican Orangeknee Tarantula belong to?
Mexican Orangeknee Tarantula belongs to the class Arachnida.
What order does Mexican Orangeknee Tarantula belong to?
Mexican Orangeknee Tarantula belongs to the order Araneae.
What family does Mexican Orangeknee Tarantula belong to?
Mexican Orangeknee Tarantula belongs to the family Theraphosidae.
What genus does Mexican Orangeknee Tarantula belong to?
Mexican Orangeknee Tarantula belongs to the genus Brachypelma.