🌿Native Nature

Tiger Bromeliad Spider

Cupiennius salei

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Arachnida ›Order: Araneae ›Family: Trechaleidae ›Genus: Cupiennius

About

Cupiennius salei, commonly called the tiger wandering spider, is a large spider belonging to a group of wandering spiders found in Central America (also one of many diverse types that mistakenly get called banana spiders), although this species is specifically from Eastern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize and Honduras. The species was accidentally introduced into Germany in the early 20th century from banana plantations in Central America. In the mid-1950s it was realised that the spider is an...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tiger Bromeliad Spider?
The scientific name of Tiger Bromeliad Spider is Cupiennius salei.
What kingdom does Tiger Bromeliad Spider belong to?
Tiger Bromeliad Spider belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Tiger Bromeliad Spider belong to?
Tiger Bromeliad Spider belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Tiger Bromeliad Spider belong to?
Tiger Bromeliad Spider belongs to the class Arachnida.
What order does Tiger Bromeliad Spider belong to?
Tiger Bromeliad Spider belongs to the order Araneae.
What family does Tiger Bromeliad Spider belong to?
Tiger Bromeliad Spider belongs to the family Trechaleidae.
What genus does Tiger Bromeliad Spider belong to?
Tiger Bromeliad Spider belongs to the genus Cupiennius.