{"product_id":"pamphobeteus-sp-machala-purple-starburst-bird-eater-4-5-female","title":"Pamphobeteus sp. 'Machala' (Purple Starburst Bird-eater) 4-5\" FEMALE","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"221\"\u003ePamphobeteus\u003c\/em\u003e sp. “Machala” is a spectacular and powerful South American giant from the humid lowland forests surrounding Machala, Ecuador. This undescribed species is among the most vibrant members of its genus, displaying a deep violet-black body with shimmering copper and magenta iridescence that intensifies after each molt. Adult females possess immense mass and dark metallic sheen, while males mature into brilliant shades of bronze and rose with long, elegant legs. In its native habitat, \u003cem data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"724\"\u003eP. sp. “Machala”\u003c\/em\u003e inhabits the rainforest floor beneath decaying logs and thick leaf litter, where it constructs shallow, silk-reinforced retreats in the clay soil. It is an active, voracious predator with a powerful feeding response yet typically retreats when disturbed. Hardy, fast-growing, and visually stunning, this species thrives in captivity with deep, slightly moist substrate, high humidity, good ventilation, and consistent warmth—making it a premier display tarantula for experienced enthusiasts and serious collectors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pamphobeteus sp. “Machala”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003eAdult Leg Span:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–9 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ecuador (El Oro Province)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lowland Tropical Rainforest (100–600 m elevation); clay-loam forest soils under dense canopy and heavy leaf litter, temperatures 77–86 °F, relative humidity 80–95%, with frequent rainfall and mild seasonal drying periods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003eHabits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terrestrial \/ Opportunistic Burrower\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1698\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cb\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vey10a-jr.myshopify.com\/blogs\/care-sheets\/understanding-terrestrial-arboreal-amp-fossorial-tarantula-husbandry\"\u003ehttps:\/\/vey10a-jr.myshopify.com\/blogs\/care-sheets\/understanding-terrestrial-arboreal-amp-fossorial-tarantula-husbandry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NW Zoological Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45919340396785,"sku":"1002:Pamp'Machala'4-5FEMALE","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/4680\/3185\/files\/Pamphobeteussp._Machala.jpg?v=1746644681","url":"https:\/\/vey10a-jr.myshopify.com\/products\/pamphobeteus-sp-machala-purple-starburst-bird-eater-4-5-female","provider":"Northwest Zoological","version":"1.0","type":"link"}