🌿Native Nature

Mexican Redleg Tarantula

Brachypelma emilia

Taxonomy

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

About

The Mexican redleg or red-legged tarantula (Brachypelma emilia) is a species of terrestrial tarantula closely related to the famous Mexican redknee tarantula. Like the redknee it is a docile tarantula and popular in the pet trade. It is slow growing and, like many tarantulas, females can live for decades.

Frequently Asked Questions

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