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Acanthoscurria chacoana

Bolivian Redrump


Acanthoscurria chacoana

(Brèthes, 1909)

Family: Theraphosidae
Order: Araneae
Class: Arachnida
Phylum / Division: Arthropoda
Kingdom: Animalia

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Description


Acanthoscurria chacoana, also known as the Bolivian red rump tarantula, is a fast growing, docile tarantula found in Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina. It is commonly kept as a pet, preferring 70–80% humidity and a horizontally large enclosure, as it is terrestrial. This species of spider does create burrows and is a reddish-brown with tan stripes on its legs.

Lifespan: Female tarantulas of this species can live up to 20 years, while males tend to only live 3–4.

Size: Specimens of A. chacoana can get up to as adults, but the males tend to be much smaller than the females.

Source: Wikipedia, article Acanthoscurria chacoana. Content adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license. Accessed on 16/07/2026.





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Record IDDateExact timeCountryProvince / departmentPlaceFilmedPhotographedRecorded vocalObservedHeardWounded or deadNumber of individualsUser or BibliographyDetail
171694206/12/2022ArgentinaFormosaCamino interno, Parque Nacional Río PilcomayoJosé Luis Ianiro
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Please use the following reference when citing this species account.
EcoRegistros. 2026. Bolivian Redrump (Acanthoscurria chacoana) – Species account. Accessed from www.ecoregistros.org on 17/10/2026.