Mexican Flameknee

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in terrestrial habitats from forests to deserts.

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)

Class

Arachnida (แมง)

Order

Araneae (แมงมุม)

Family

Theraphosidae

Genus

Brachypelma

Species

Brachypelma auratum (Mexican Flameknee)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish tarantula mexicana rodilla de llama

French mygale à genoux de feu du Mexico

Similar Species in Brachypelma

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Mexican fireleg

Brachypelma boehmei

Endangered

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Mexican orangeknee

Brachypelma smithi

Near Threatened

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Mexican redknee

Brachypelma hamorii

Vulnerable

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Mexican redleg

Brachypelma emilia

Least Concern

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Mexican Golden Redrump

Brachypelma albiceps

Least Concern

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Mexican Orange Beauty

Brachypelma baumgarteni

Endangered

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Florida golden chestnut

Brachypelma aureoceps

Data Deficient

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Mexican pink beauty

Brachypelma klaasi

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mexican Flameknee?

The scientific name of Mexican Flameknee is Brachypelma auratum. It belongs to the genus Brachypelma.

What is the conservation status of Mexican Flameknee?

Mexican Flameknee (Brachypelma auratum) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Mexican Flameknee belong to?

Mexican Flameknee (Brachypelma auratum) belongs to the genus Brachypelma, which is part of the taxonomic family Theraphosidae.

What kingdom does Mexican Flameknee belong to?

Mexican Flameknee (Brachypelma auratum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Mexican Flameknee?

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