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Goliath Tarantulas
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Goliath Tarantulas

Theraphosa

Theraphosa is a genus of tarantula spiders from South America. The three species of the genus stridulate by rubbing setae on their pedipalps and legs.

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4 branches of this genus, most-observed first

Goliath Birdeater

speciesTheraphosa blondi

Burgundy Goliath Birdeater

speciesTheraphosa stirmi

Goliath Pinkfoot Tarantula

speciesTheraphosa apophysis

Theraphosa spinipes

speciesTheraphosa spinipes

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