Avicularia avicularia (Common Pinktoe)

Avicularia avicularia, commonly known as the Pinktoe Tarantula, is one of the most iconic arboreal species in the hobby and a cornerstone of New World tarantula keeping. Native to the humid lowland forests of northern South America, this species displays velvety black and metallic blue tones with characteristic pink tarsi that give it its common name. It constructs intricate tube-like silk retreats among leaves and branches, emerging at dusk to hunt small insects. Despite its speed and agility, A. avicularia is typically calm and tolerant, making it an excellent ambassador species for those exploring arboreal husbandry. In the wild, it thrives in areas with consistent moisture, dense foliage, and strong vertical structure, such as tree trunks and palm fronds near river systems.

• Scientific Name: Avicularia avicularia

• Adult Leg Span: 4.5–5.5 inches

• Country of Origin: Suriname, French Guiana, Brazil, Trinidad

• Habitat: Humid Lowland Rainforest below 600 m elevation; thrives in warm, shaded canopy zones along river margins and mangrove edges (RH 75–85%) with moderate airflow and year-round precipitation

• Habits: Arboreal

• Growth Rate: Moderate