Mexican Redknee Tarantula

Brachypelma smithi is a species of spider in the family Theraphosidae native to Mexico. It has been confused with Brachypelma hamorii; both have been called Mexican redknee tarantulas. Mexican redknee tarantulas are a popular choice as pets among tarantula keepers.

Conservation status: Near Threatened

Class: Arachnida

Family: Theraphosidae

Genus: Brachypelma

Kingdom: Animalia

Order: Araneae

Phylum: Arthropoda