Brachypelma emilia, or the Mexican Red-leg tarantula, is a gorgeous species due to its colouration and its characteristic triangle on the carapace. Typically found in the West of Mexico, this species can be found in a wide variety of habitats from dry coastal forests to more tropical inland forests.
Taxonomic Classification- Kingdom:
- Phylum:
- Class: Euchelicerata
- Order: Arachnida
- Family: Araneae
- Sub Family: Theraphosidae
- Genus: Brachypelma
- Species: emilia