Fiery New Tarantula Species Discovered in Arizona’s Sky Islands – but It Could Soon Disappear Forever

Aphonopelma jacobii, a new tarantula species found in southeastern Arizona, faces threats from environmental changes and human impact, emphasizing the importance of biodiversity conservation in the region. Researchers have discovered a new species of tarantula in southeastern Arizona’s Chiricahua Mountains. Named Aphonopelma jacobii, this small, black and grey tarantula has distinctive red hairs on its [...]

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