Yeah,this image has confirmed it - you have a male on your hands.
You can see that black arch between the anterior book lungs on the abdomen - Those are epiandrous fusillae,a male organ and characteristic that are used to create sperm webs
Females,on the other hand,will not have this dark patch,and instead will have a large,lip-like opening (gonoslit),covered by white setae.
I see the dark patch and do not see the gonoslit.
That said,just because it's a male,don't be bummed down. I bought my first tarantula as a male as well. He is such a sweet boy. And can be way more interesting to watch male activities than have a female just sit in her burrow all day
He still isn't mature yet,he has a way to go,and can live a few years after he matures as well,so he's still got a life ahead.
Good luck
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