GBB Tarantula
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GBB Tarantula

Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenbottle_blue_tarantula

Overview

Chromatopelma is a monotypic genus of South American tarantulas containing the single species, Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens. Commonly known as Paraguaná's blue tarantula or greenbottle blue tarantulas due to their metallic blue legs and blue-green carapace, they are very active and fast-growing tarantulas that are particularly attractive to hobbyists. They are native to the Paraguaná Peninsula.

The greenbottle blue tarantula faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion in its extremely limited range on the Paraguaná Peninsula of Venezuela. Over-collection for the international pet trade has further reduced wild populations of this highly sought-after species.

Threat summary

Other threatened species in Theraphosidae

Colombian brown tarantulaEN

Colombian brown tarantula

Pamphobeteus fortis

Unknown
Colombian lesserblack tarantulaEN

Colombian lesserblack tarantula

Xenesthis immanis

Unknown
Colombian Giant Redleg TarantulaVU

Colombian Giant Redleg Tarantula

Megaphobema robustum

Unknown
EN

Pamphobeteus ferox

Unknown

Threatened in Germany

VU

Lepiota echinella

Unknown
EN

Lyophyllum deliberatum

Unknown
VU

Large Tree-chernes

Dendrochernes cyrneus

Unknown
CR

Cheilosia varnensis

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is GBB Tarantula classified as Endangered?
GBB 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 greenbottle blue tarantula faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion in its extremely limited range on the Paraguaná Peninsula of Venezuela. Over-collection for the international pet trade has further reduced wild populations of this highly sought-after species.
Where does GBB Tarantula live?
GBB Tarantula occurs in Germany, and Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to GBB Tarantula?
The main threats to GBB 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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