Giant tarantula (Theraphosa blondi)

Also known as:	Giant bird-eating spider, Giant bird-eating tarantula
Synonyms:	Theraphosa leblondi

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Arthropoda
Class	Arachnida
Order	Araneae
Family	Theraphosidae
Genus	Theraphosa (1)

The giant tarantula has yet to be assessed by the IUCN.

Information on the giant tarantula (Theraphosa blondi) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.

This information is awaiting authentication by a species expert, and will be updated as soon as possible. If you are able to help please contact:
arkive@wildscreen.org.uk

1. Catalogue of Life - 2010 Annual Checklist
   http://www.catalogueoflife.org/annual-checklist/2010/