A New World Terrestrial species from Colombia, the Megaphobema robustum (Columbian Giant Red-Leg) has legs that are burnt-sienna with clean black femurs and carapace. The black abdomen is covered in burnt-sienna hairs that the tarantula may use if feeling annoyed.
Species: robustum
Genus: Megaphobema
Subfamily: Theraphosinae
Identified: Ausserer, 1875
Common Name: Colombian Giant Red-Leg
Origin: Columbia
Lifestyle: Obligate Burrower / Fossorial
Max Size: 6”