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Sangihe Black Tarantula
AdvancedLampropelma nigerrimum
An arboreal tarantula endemic to Sangihe Island, Indonesia. Mature females are a uniform velvety black, while males turn greenish yellow at the mature moult. It is fast and suits advanced keepers.
Difficulty
Advanced
Temperature
27〜29℃
Lifespan
Females 13-16 years / males 2-4 years
Size
Body 6.5-7cm (female), leg span 17-18cm
Humidity
80〜85%
Diet
Live insects such as crickets and locusts
About
Lampropelma nigerrimum was described by Simon in 1892 and is the type species of the genus, endemic to Sangihe Island in Indonesia. Mature females are a uniform velvety black and males turn greenish yellow at the mature moult. Juveniles are greyish with the abdominal pattern typical of Lampropelma and darken with each moult. The species is arboreal and usually nests in tree hollows abandoned by birds or small mammals, although some individuals build near the base of trees. Most animals observed in the wild occupied sites with high humidity. In captivity spiderlings can be reared together until around the fourth moult and grow faster than singly kept animals, but they become aggressive towards one another as they grow and must then be separated.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Lifespan of the Sangihe Black Tarantula
The Sangihe Black Tarantula lives Females 13-16 years / males 2-4 years.
Size of the Sangihe Black Tarantula
The Sangihe Black Tarantula grows to Body 6.5-7cm (female), leg span 17-18cm.
Females reach 6.5-7cm in body length and 17-18cm including the legs, while males are smaller and more slender.
Temperature & humidity for the Sangihe Black Tarantula
The ideal temperature for the Sangihe Black Tarantula is 27〜29℃. Ideal humidity is 80〜85%.
Basic Info
Origin
Sangihe Island, Indonesia (north of Sulawesi)
Care Specifications
Semi-aggressiveSolitary
Sources: French Wikipedia: Lampropelma nigerrimum / Terrarium.com.pl: Lampropelma nigerrimum / GBIF
References & Sources
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Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Lampropelma nigerrimum Simon, 1892
Authority databases: GBIF
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Regulations & Conservation Status
Not CITES-listed
Sources: CITES Appendices (species not listed)
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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