Florida golden chestnut

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in terrestrial habitats from forests to deserts.

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)

Class

Arachnida (Spinnentiere)

Order

Araneae (Webspinnen)

Family

Theraphosidae

Genus

Brachypelma

Species

Brachypelma aureoceps (Florida golden chestnut)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Tarántula dorada de Florida

French Tarentule châtaigne dorée de Floride

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Mexican redknee

Brachypelma hamorii

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Mexican redleg

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Mexican Golden Redrump

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Mexican Flameknee

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Florida golden chestnut?

The scientific name of Florida golden chestnut is Brachypelma aureoceps. It belongs to the genus Brachypelma.

What is the conservation status of Florida golden chestnut?

Florida golden chestnut (Brachypelma aureoceps) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Florida golden chestnut belong to?

Florida golden chestnut (Brachypelma aureoceps) belongs to the genus Brachypelma, which is part of the taxonomic family Theraphosidae.

What kingdom does Florida golden chestnut belong to?

Florida golden chestnut (Brachypelma aureoceps) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Florida golden chestnut?

The closest relatives of Florida golden chestnut in the genus Brachypelma include Mexican fireleg, Mexican orangeknee, Mexican redknee, Mexican redleg, Mexican Golden Redrump.