Colombian giant tarantula

Megaphobema robustum, known as the Colombian giant tarantula or Colombian giant redleg, was first described by Anton Ausserer in 1875. Found in the tropical rainforests of Colombia and Brazil near logs, it has a span of 6 to 8 inches and will eat crickets, other large insects, small lizards, and mice. Description Their carapace is a deep black color, with a pale orange color, the opisthosoma is also a deep black color covered with orange hairs.

Megaphobema robustum est une espèce d'araignées mygalomorphes de la famille des Theraphosidae. Distribution Cette espèce est endémique de Colombie. Sa présence est incertaine au Brésil.

Megaphobema es un género de arañas migalomorfas de la familia Theraphosidae. Son originarias de Sudamérica y Centroamérica. Especies Según The World Spider Catalog 11.