Scientific Name: Acanthoscuria geniculata
 
Common Name: Brazilian Whiteknee Tarantula, Giant White Knee, Whitebanded Tarantula
 
Type: Terrestrial
 
Category: New World
 
Endemic Location: Brazil
 
Body Length: 3.5” (9cm)
 
Diagonal Leg Span (DLS): 8.25”(21cm)
 
Urticating Hairs: Yes Type I & III
 
Growth Rate: Fast
 
Life Expectancy: Females 20 years / Males 4 years
Acanthoscurria geniculata (Giant White Knee Tarantula)