Theraphosidae

GPTKB entity

Statements (75)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:family
gptkbp:behavior nocturnal
mostly nocturnal
gptkbp:body_shape eight legs
gptkbp:breeding_season varies by species
gptkbp:climate_adaptation varies by species
gptkbp:clinical_trial venom studied for potential uses
gptkbp:coloration varies widely
gptkbp:common_name tarantulas
gptkbp:communication vibrations
gptkbp:conservation_efforts breeding programs
habitat protection
public education
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
gptkbp:cultural_significance varies by region
gptkbp:defense_mechanism urticating hairs
gptkbp:diet insects
gptkbp:egg_sack_appearance silken
gptkbp:egg_size up to several hundred eggs
gptkbp:fossil_record limited
gptkbp:frequency every few months
gptkbp:geographic_distribution worldwide
gptkbp:habitat tropical and subtropical regions
gptkbp:habitat_preference burrows or silk retreats
gptkbp:has_pet yes
gptkbp:hatching_time several weeks
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Theraphosidae
gptkbp:human_interaction often misunderstood
can be kept as pets
generally avoidant
may bite when threatened
gptkbp:is_a spider family
gptkbp:lifespan up to 30 years
gptkbp:mythology associated with fear
gptkbp:notable_species gptkb:Mexican_redknee_tarantula
gptkb:Grammostola_rosea
gptkb:Acanthoscurria_geniculata
gptkb:Aphonopelma_chalcodes
gptkb:Brachypelma_albopilosum
gptkb:Brachypelma_emilia
gptkb:Brachypelma_smithi
gptkb:Brachypelma_vagans
gptkb:Ceratogyrus_marshalli
gptkb:Ceratogyrus_meridionalis
gptkb:Haplopelma_minax
gptkb:Haplopelma_schmidti
gptkb:Nhandu_coloratovillosus
gptkb:Poecilotheria_regalis
gptkb:Goliath_birdeater
gptkb:Chilean_rose_tarantula
gptkb:Pinktoe_tarantula
gptkb:Brazilian_black_tarantula
gptkb:Haplopelma_albostriatum
gptkb:Theraphosa_blondi
gptkb:Brachypelma_boehmei
gptkb:Haplopelma_lividum
gptkb:Avicularia_avicularia
approximately 15
gptkbp:predators gptkb:birds
gptkb:mammals
reptiles
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
egg sac
gptkbp:research ongoing
gptkbp:size large
gptkbp:social_behavior solitary
gptkbp:species over 1,000
gptkbp:venomous mild to moderate
gptkbp:wildlife climate change
deforestation
urbanization
ambush
gptkbp:youth_development independent from birth
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Wydowna_Spider
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5