Aphonopelma
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Aphonopelma marxi
Grand Canyon Black Tarantula
Aphonopelma marxi is a North American tarantula species in the family Theraphosidae, commonly known as the Grand Canyon Black Tarantula. It is a medium-sized, dark-colored species belonging to the 'Marxi species group' of mainly black, high-elevation tarantulas. The species was first described in 1891 and has undergone taxonomic revision, with two former species (A. behlei and A. vogelae) now recognized as synonyms. It is widely distributed but difficult to observe due to its fossorial habits.
Aphonopelma vorhiesi
Tucson Bronze Tarantula, Madrean Red Rump
Aphonopelma vorhiesi is a tarantula species in the family Theraphosidae, commonly known as the Tucson Bronze or Madrean Red Rump. It occurs in Arizona and New Mexico. The species resembles Aphonopelma chalcodes but is considerably rarer in captivity. Like other Aphonopelma species, it is a ground-dwelling spider that constructs and occupies burrows.