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''Grammostola'' is a
genus Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus com ...
of South American
tarantulas Tarantulas comprise a group of large and often hairy spiders of the family Theraphosidae. , 1,040 species have been identified, with 156 genera. The term "tarantula" is usually used to describe members of the family Theraphosidae, although m ...
that was first described in text by
Eugène Louis Simon Eugene is a common male given name that comes from the Greek εὐγενής (''eugenēs''), "noble", literally "well-born", from εὖ (''eu''), "well" and γένος (''genos''), "race, stock, kin".South America South America is a continent entirely in the Western Hemisphere and mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere at the northern tip of the continent. It can also be described as the southe ...
, and are usually brown in color, with pinkish or orangish-red hairs. The very docile Chilean rose tarantulas (''
Grammostola rosea The Chilean rose tarantula (''Grammostola rosea''), also known as the rose hair tarantula, the Chilean fire tarantula, or the Chilean red-haired tarantula (depending on the color morph), is probably the most common species of tarantula available i ...
'' and ''
Grammostola porteri ''Grammostola porteri'', also known as the common Rose hair tarantula or Chilean tarantula, is a frequently encountered species in the modern keeping hobby. Grammostola porteri are considered mostly docile but individuality and temperament betwee ...
'') are popular as a beginner's spider among tarantula enthusiasts.Muller-Esnault, Susan, DVM. "Rose Hair Tarantulas or Chilean Rose Hair" (2008). http://www.critterology.com/rose_hair_tarantulas_or_chilean_rose_hair-192.html


''Grammostola'' as a pet

The Chilean rose tarantula (''Grammostola rosea'') is a common pet, as its behavior is generally docile and its venom is very mild. It needs to be kept dry and dislikes being wet (its natural habitat is one of the driest deserts on earth). If the substrate is too wet, it will stand "on tiptoes" in discomfort, or climb the sides of its enclosure, risking fall and injury. It feeds on other
invertebrate Invertebrates are a paraphyletic group of animals that neither possess nor develop a vertebral column (commonly known as a ''backbone'' or ''spine''), derived from the notochord. This is a grouping including all animals apart from the chordate ...
s. Its attributes and care are similar to those of its relative, the Chaco golden-knee tarantula (''
Grammostola pulchripes One of the larger species of tarantula, the Chaco golden knee (''Grammostola pulchripes''), formerly known as ''Grammostola aureostriata'', can be expected to reach between 20 and 22 cm (8.5 in). Name The former (and very commonly use ...
'').


Species

it contains twenty-one species, found in South America: *'' Grammostola actaeon'' (
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, 1903)
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*'' Grammostola alticeps'' (Pocock, 1903)
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Grammostola andreleetzi ''Grammostola'' is a genus of South American tarantulas that was first described in text by Eugène Louis Simon in 1892. These medium- to large-sized spiders are native to tropical South America, and are usually brown in color, with pinkish or or ...
'' Vol, 2008
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*'' Grammostola anthracina'' (
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,
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,
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*''
Grammostola borelli ''Grammostola'' is a genus of South American tarantulas that was first described in text by Eugène Louis Simon in 1892. These medium- to large-sized spiders are native to tropical South America, and are usually brown in color, with pinkish or or ...
'' (Simon, 1897)
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Grammostola burzaquensis ''Grammostola'' is a genus of South American tarantulas that was first described in text by Eugène Louis Simon in 1892. These medium- to large-sized spiders are native to tropical South America, and are usually brown in color, with pinkish or or ...
'' Ibarra, 1946
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Grammostola chalcothrix ''Grammostola'' is a genus of South American Theraphosidae, tarantulas that was first described in text by Eugène Simon, Eugène Louis Simon in 1892. These medium- to large-sized spiders are native to tropical South America, and are usually brown ...
'' Chamberlin, 1917
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Grammostola diminuta ''Grammostola'' is a genus of South American tarantulas that was first described in text by Eugène Louis Simon in 1892. These medium- to large-sized spiders are native to tropical South America, and are usually brown in color, with pinkish or or ...
'' Ferretti, Pompozzi, González & Pérez-Miles, 2013
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Grammostola doeringi ''Grammostola'' is a genus of South American Theraphosidae, tarantulas that was first described in text by Eugène Simon, Eugène Louis Simon in 1892. These medium- to large-sized spiders are native to tropical South America, and are usually brown ...
'' (Holmberg, 1881)
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Grammostola gossei ''Grammostola'' is a genus of South American tarantulas that was first described in text by Eugène Louis Simon in 1892. These medium- to large-sized spiders are native to tropical South America, and are usually brown in color, with pinkish or or ...
'' (Pocock, 1899)
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Grammostola grossa ''Grammostola grossa'', the Guarani giant tarantula, is a tarantula that, like all species of the genus ''Grammostola'', is native to South America. It occurs in Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina. The species was described in 1871 by the Au ...
'' ( Ausserer, 1871)
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,
Uruguay Uruguay (; ), officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay ( es, República Oriental del Uruguay), is a country in South America. It shares borders with Argentina to its west and southwest and Brazil to its north and northeast; while bordering ...
,
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Grammostola iheringi ''Grammostola iheringi'' also known as the Entre Rios tarantula, it was first described by Keyserling in 1891. They are found in Brazil, and is considered the biggest tarantula in the ''Grammostola'' genus. Description Females can live a bit o ...
'' ( Keyserling, 1891)
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*'' Grammostola inermis'' Mello-Leitão, 1941
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*'' Grammostola mendozae'' ( Strand, 1907)
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Grammostola porteri ''Grammostola porteri'', also known as the common Rose hair tarantula or Chilean tarantula, is a frequently encountered species in the modern keeping hobby. Grammostola porteri are considered mostly docile but individuality and temperament betwee ...
'' (Mello-Leitão, 1936)
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Grammostola pulchra ''Grammostola pulchra'' is a species of tarantula (family Theraphosidae), native to Brazil. It is known for its solid black body, which makes it an appealing tarantula for the pet trade. Description Commonly known as the ''Brazilian black,'' m ...
'' Mello-Leitão, 1921
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*''
Grammostola pulchripes One of the larger species of tarantula, the Chaco golden knee (''Grammostola pulchripes''), formerly known as ''Grammostola aureostriata'', can be expected to reach between 20 and 22 cm (8.5 in). Name The former (and very commonly use ...
'' (Simon, 1891) (
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,
Argentina Argentina (), officially the Argentine Republic ( es, link=no, República Argentina), is a country in the southern half of South America. Argentina covers an area of , making it the second-largest country in South America after Brazil, th ...
*'' Grammostola quirogai'' Montes de Oca, D'Elía & Pérez-Miles, 2016
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,
Uruguay Uruguay (; ), officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay ( es, República Oriental del Uruguay), is a country in South America. It shares borders with Argentina to its west and southwest and Brazil to its north and northeast; while bordering ...
*''
Grammostola rosea The Chilean rose tarantula (''Grammostola rosea''), also known as the rose hair tarantula, the Chilean fire tarantula, or the Chilean red-haired tarantula (depending on the color morph), is probably the most common species of tarantula available i ...
'' ( Walckenaer, 1837)
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Chile Chile, officially the Republic of Chile, is a country in the western part of South America. It is the southernmost country in the world, and the closest to Antarctica, occupying a long and narrow strip of land between the Andes to the east a ...
,
Argentina Argentina (), officially the Argentine Republic ( es, link=no, República Argentina), is a country in the southern half of South America. Argentina covers an area of , making it the second-largest country in South America after Brazil, th ...
*'' Grammostola subvulpina'' (Strand, 1906)
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*'' Grammostola vachoni'' Schiapelli & Gerschman, 1961
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In synonymy


Transferred to other genera

''Grammostola familiaris'' (Bertkau, 1880) → ''
Homoeomma familiare ''Homoeomma'' is a genus of South American tarantulas that was first described by Anton Ausserer in 1871. It is considered a senior synonym of ''Calopelma'', ''Butantania'', and of ''Cyclothoracoides''. These tarantulas are usually quite small and ...
''


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''Grammostola monticola'' (Strand, 1907) -
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Gallery

Image:Grammostola rosea adult weiblich.jpg, ''Grammostola rosea'' Image:Grammostola pulchra (aka).jpg, ''Grammostola pulchra'' Image:Grammostola pulchripes L9 female OnAHand.jpg, ''Grammostola pulchripes (aureostriata)''


See also

*
List of Theraphosidae species This page lists all described genera and species of the spider family Theraphosidae. , the World Spider Catalog accepts 1041 species in 156 genera: A ''Acanthopelma'' '' Acanthopelma'' F. O. Pickard-Cambridge, 1897 * '' Acanthopelma beccarii'' ...


References


External links

* – includes ''Grammostola'' species
LiveScience Wild Tarantula Eats a Foot-Long Snake in a First
{{Taxonbar, from=Q139240 Theraphosidae Spiders of South America Theraphosidae genera Taxa named by Eugène Simon