A bold and beautiful New World terrestrial tarantula. The Acanthoscurria geniculata (Brazilian Giant White-Knee) has clean white markings with striped patellas. These are sometimes found in the caves of South America (Brazil mostly) and have a nice ebony carapace surrounded by a toffee outline.
Species: geniculata
Genus: Acanthoscurria
Subfamily: Theraphosinae
Identified: Koch, 1841
Common Name: Brazilian Giant White Knee
Origin: State of Roraima, Brazil (New World)
Lifestyle: Terrestrial
Max Size: 7"