Poecilotheria metallica, known as the peacock tarantula or Gooty sapphire tarantula, is an Old World tarantula species and the only blue-colored member of its genus, marked by an intricate fractal-like pattern on its abdomen. Native to a small area of deciduous forest in Andhra Pradesh in central southern India, it is classified as Critically Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
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Classification
System (Realm) Relationship to People Relationship to PeopleVenomous or Dangerous to Humans 1 Living or Extinct Scientific NamePoecilotheria metallica 2 Conservation Status Comparison
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Araneae, Taxa Source Poecilotheria metallica (Wikidata)
In Biome
Source Wikipedia: Poecilotheria metallica
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Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.
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1. Wikipedia: Poecilotheria metallica
WikipediaConservation
Another threat identified by IUCN assessors is the collection of specimens for pet trade.
Venom
However, P. metallica's bite is considered medically significant, with venom that may cause intense pain, judging from the experience of keepers bitten by other spiders in the genus.
Section: Behavior: The primary prey consists of various
The primary prey consists of various flying insects.
lead paragraph (habitat realm), EntityId 343154
The species' natural habitat is a deciduous forest in Andhra Pradesh, in central southern India.
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In Biome: Temperate Forest, lead paragraph (habitat biome), EntityId 343154, target B16268
The species' natural habitat is a deciduous forest in Andhra Pradesh, in central southern India.
View the Source 2. Poecilotheria metallica (Wikidata)
Wikidata- Wikidata Q135749 (P225 taxon name)
Statements section, conservation status (P141)
IUCN Red List conservation status (Wikidata property P141): critically endangered.
- Child Taxon Of: Araneae, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chain
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