Colombian brown tarantula
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Colombian brown tarantula

Pamphobeteus fortis

Unknown

Photo: iNaturalist: (c) Nikolas, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Nikolas

Overview

Pamphobeteus fortis also known as the Colombian giant copperhead or Colombian giant brown tarantula is a tarantula which was first described by Anton Ausserer in 1875. As its common name aptly states it is found in Colombia, Venezuela and Panama.

The Colombian brown tarantula faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat destruction from deforestation, agricultural expansion, and urban development in its limited range. Collection pressure for the international pet trade has further reduced wild populations of this endemic species.

Threat summary

Other threatened species in Theraphosidae

Colombian giant tarantulaVU

Colombian giant tarantula

Megaphobema robustum

Unknown
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Pamphobeteus ferox

Unknown
Colombian lesserblack tarantulaEN

Colombian lesserblack tarantula

Xenesthis immanis

Unknown
greenbottle blue tarantulaEN

greenbottle blue tarantula

Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens

Unknown

Threatened in Colombia

VU

Styrax duidae

Declining
EN

Pseudoplatystoma magdaleniatum

Declining
EN

Hyloscirtus japreria

Declining
VU

Freziera golondrinensis

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Colombian brown tarantula classified as Endangered?
Colombian brown tarantula is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. The Colombian brown tarantula faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat destruction from deforestation, agricultural expansion, and urban development in its limited range. Collection pressure for the international pet trade has further reduced wild populations of this endemic species.
Where does Colombian brown tarantula live?
Colombian brown tarantula occurs in Colombia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Colombian brown tarantula?
The main threats to Colombian brown tarantula are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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