I made a list of all tarantulas in the U.S. hobby

[Tessa Clifton]

So I have been working to try and include all of the species on one document that are available in the U.S hobby. This doesn't mean that they are all commonly available, but all of these do come up for sale on occasion. If anyone sees any species that are the same species with different names on the list, feel free to let me know. In addition, please feel free to drop comments with additional species you think should be included and I will try to add them in. Enjoy! Note: Only species available for purchase in the U.S. will be included, at the moment I don't have a list for the U.K. or anywhere else.

 

[Thekla]

Nice list, but I believe there're quite a few Ts missing. I mean I'm not in the US, but there should be Cyriocosmus ritae, Dolichothele exilis, Homoeomma orellanai or Thrixopelma cyaneolum (just to name a few) in the hobby, even if rare, right?

And please, the species names are always written uncapitalised.

 

[z32upgrader]

Oh no! Capitalized species names! Also what is "Poecilotheria chaojii"? P. tigrinawesseli is spelled wrong, metallica is missing and rajei is not in the US hobby. Your first Brachy is misspelled.
Holothele sanguiniceps is in there twice, except is spelled "snaguiniceps". Lampropelma sp. "Borneo Black" is now Phormingochilus arboricola. It's "coloratovillusus" not ...sum. Ornighoctonus should be spelled Ornithoctonus. Paraphysa Scrofa isn't a thing, it's Euathlus metropolitana.
"Hapalopus sp. Columbia Large" is a common one. It's Colombia, as in the South American country.
There's no "u" in Lasiodora difficilis. M. lambertoni is here, and so is Homoeomma sp "blue" plus Haploclastus devamatha among others.

 

[Tessa Clifton]

wow, thanks! I'm really tired and just threw on a bunch of those so it deffinitely needs some revision. I'll update it tomorrow.

Oh, and I know species names aren't capitalized, but for some reason it just drives me crazy when my spreadsheets aren't capitalized, so it's a personal preference thing. Sorry if it bugs you guys!

 

[lostbrane]

Poecilotheria chaojii

Was a supposedly new species of Poecilotheria however the paper was shoddy at best. Recently it became a junior synonym of P. tigrinawesseli.

 

[Arachnid Addicted]

Oh no! Capitalized species names! Also what is "Poecilotheria chaojii"? P. tigrinawesseli is spelled wrong, metallica is missing and rajei is not in the US hobby. Your first Brachy is misspelled.
Holothele sanguiniceps is in there twice, except is spelled "snaguiniceps". Lampropelma sp. "Borneo Black" is now Phormingochilus arboricola. It's "coloratovillusus" not ...sum. Ornighoctonus should be spelled Ornithoctonus. Paraphysa Scrofa isn't a thing, it's Euathlus metropolitana.
"Hapalopus sp. Columbia Large" is a common one. It's Colombia, as in the South American country.
There's no "u" in Lasiodora difficilis. M. lambertoni is here, and so is Homoeomma sp "blue" plus Haploclastus devamatha among others.

Of all your corrections there is only two things that are "wrong".

P. scrofa is a thing, only now it is Phrixotrichus scrofa, the species is valid, I dont know if it is in US hobby, though.
You wrote Euathlus metropolitana as a described species. The hobby P. scrofa is, indeed an actual Euathlus. First, it was believed that it was some kind of red variant of E. parvulus, but it was proved to be wrong. Currently, it is known as Euathlus sp. "Metropolitana". Its not a described species or if it is, no one really gets to know which one they are, yet.

 

[z32upgrader]

Of all your corrections there is only two things that are "wrong".

P. scrofa is a thing, only now it is Phrixotrichus scrofa, the species is valid, I dont know if it is in US hobby, though.
You wrote Euathlus metropolitana as a described species. The hobby P. scrofa is, indeed an actual Euathlus. First, it was believed that it was some kind of red variant of E. parvulus, but it was proved to be wrong. Currently, it is known as Euathlus sp. "Metropolitana". Its not a described species or if it is, no one really gets to know which one they are, yet.

You are correct in correcting me. I definitely misspoke on both aspects regarding that spider.

 

[Tessa Clifton]

I appreciate all the help fixing, and filling out this list. I'll update it when I get home from work today, but in the meantime please feel free to comment any other corrections or additions you have, but don't feel obligated.

 

[z32upgrader]

An easy way to add to your list of spiders stateside is to just visit the profiles of members located here and take species names off their lists. You can start with me if you like.

 

[Predacons5]

Ami sp Chica
Ami yupanqui (aka Ami sp Yupanqui)

Cardiopelma cf muscatum

Catumiri argentinense
Catumiri parvum

Cyriocosmus aueri (the genus name is misspelled on your list)
Cyriocosmus bicolor (aka Cyriocosmus chicoi)
Cyriocosmus giganteus
Cyriocosmus peruvianus (aka Cyriocosmus sp Rio Nanay)
Cyriocosmus ritae
Cyriocosmus venezuelensis

Dolichothele exilis

Euthycaelus sp Boyaca

Hapalopus triseriatus (highland)

Megaphobema peterklaasi

Neischnocolus (Ami) sp Panama

Orphnaecus sp kakitebal
Orphnaecus sp negros

Orphnaecus philippinus

Pamphobeteus sp antinous (I don't know if there is actually a true species, I've only seen the ones with the 'sp' or the 'cf')
Pamphobeteus sp Cascada
Pamphobeteus sp Chinche
Pamphobeteus sp Duran
Pamphobeteus sp flammifera
Pamphobeteus sp Hexa
Pamphobeteus sp insignis (sling has Christmas tree pattern on abdomen)
Pamphobeteus sp magna
Pamphobeteus sp manabi
Pamphobeteus sp mascara
Pamphobeteus sp nigricolor (sling has Christmas tree pattern)
Pamphobeteus sp Paisa
Pamphobeteus sp platyomma (your list did not have the 'sp' in front of it)
Pamphobeteus sp solaris

Pamphobeteus insignis (true) - the ones where the slings don't have a Christmas tree pattern on the abdomen
Pamphobeteus nigricolor (true) - the ones where the slings don't have a Christmas tree pattern on the abdomen
Pamphobeteus ornatus
Pamphobeteus ultramarinus

Phormictopus sp Azul
Phormictopus sp Caribbean Purple
Phormictopus sp Dominican Purple (aka Phormictopus cautus)
Phormictopus sp Green
Phormictopus sp South Hispaniola

Phormictopus atrichomatus
Phormictopus auratus (the one on your current list is misspelled)

Plesiopelma sp Bolivia

Psednocnemus brachyramosa

Pseudhapalopus sp Blue
Pseudhapalopus sp Boyaca (aka Pseudhapalopus sp Colombia)
Pseudhapalopus sp Kurzhaar

Pseudhapalopus cundinamarca
Pseudhapalopus spinulopalpus
Pseudhapalopus trinitatis

Pterinopelma sazimai

Sahydroaraneus raja

Theraphosinae sp Gamboa
Theraphosinae sp Honduras
Theraphosinae sp Panama
Theraphosinae sp Peru
Theraphosinae sp Ratoncita
Theraphosinae sp Roatan
Theraphosinae sp Yucatán

 

[Arachnid Addicted]

Ami sp Chica
Ami yupanqui (aka Ami sp Yupanqui)

Cardiopelma muscatum

Catumiri argentinense
Catumiri parvum

Cyriocosmus aurei (the genus name is misspelled on your list)
Cyriocosmus bicolor (aka Cyriocosmus chicoi)
Cyriocosmus giganteus
Cyriocosmus peruvianus (aka Cyriocosmus sp Rio Nanay)
Cyriocosmus ritae
Cyriocosmus venezuelensis

Dolichothele exilis

Euthycaelus sp Boyaca

Megaphobema peterklaasi

Neischnocolus (Ami) sp Panama

Pamphobeteus sp Cascada
Pamphobeteus sp Chinche
Pamphobeteus sp Duran
Pamphobeteus sp flammifera
Pamphobeteus sp Hexa
Pamphobeteus sp insignis
Pamphobeteus sp platyomma (your list did not have the 'sp' in front of it)
Pamphobeteus sp manibana
Pamphobeteus sp mascara
Pamphobeteus sp nigricolor (sling has Christmas tree pattern)
Pamphobeteus sp Paisa
Pamphobeteus sp solaris

Pamphobeteus insignis (true) - the ones where the slings don't have a Christmas tree pattern on the abdomen
Pamphobeteus nigricolor (true) - the ones where the slings don't have a Christmas tree pattern on the abdomen
Pamphobeteus ornatus
Pamphobeteus ultramarinus

Phormictopus sp Azul
Phormictopus sp Caribbean Purple
Phormictopus sp Dominican Purple
Phormictopus sp Green
Phormictopus sp South Hispaniola

Phormictopus atrichomatus
Phormictopus auratus (the one on your current list is misspelled)
Phormictopus platyomma

Plesiopelma sp Bolivia

Pseudhapalopus sp Blue
Pseudhapalopus sp Boyaca/Pseudhapalopus sp Colombia
Pseudhapalopus cundinamarca
Pseudhapalopus spinulopalpus
Pseudhapalopus trinitatus

Sahydroaraneus raja

Theraphosinae sp Honduras
Theraphosinae sp Panama
Theraphosinae sp Peru
Theraphosinae sp Ratoncita
Theraphosinae sp Roatan
Theraphosinae sp Yucatán

Phormictopus platyomma?! As far as I know, any Phormictopus spp. were never described as platyomma. Not even in synonyms.

If this "species" really exists in US, its a 100% pet trade invented. Lol.

 

[Enceladus]

Just a question. Should H. schmiditi be Cyriopagopus schmiditi? I'm brand new to the hobby, and own what I believe is a C. schmiditi. In doing research, I know it switched from H to C, but just curious if that is the case.

 

[Predacons5]

Phormictopus platyomma?! As far as I know, any Phormictopus spp. were never described as platyomma. Not even in synonyms.

If this "species" really exists in US, its a 100% pet trade invented. Lol.

May be misspelled. Saw it on Jamie's Tarantulas.

 

[Arachnid Addicted]

Just a question. Should H. schmiditi be Cyriopagopus schmiditi? I'm brand new to the hobby, and own what I believe is a C. schmiditi. In doing research, I know it switched from H to C, but just curious if that is the case.

All described species of Haplopelma are now Cyriopagopus. But some people are still using the old name (I rarely refer to them as Cyriopagopus).

 

[Predacons5]

Here are a few more to add:

Aphonopelma mooreae

Bistriopelma lamasi

Bonnetina hijmenseni

Chilobrachys sp Kaeng Krachan

Davus ruficeps (this is a completely different species from Davus pentaloris, they just look very similar)

Citharacanthus cyaneus

Cyriopagopus sp Bach Ma
Cyriopagopus sp Sumatran Tiger

Cyriopagopus doriae
Cyriopagopus robustus
Cyriopagopus vonworthii

Iridopelma hirsutum
Iridopelma zorodes

Kochiana brunnipes

Lyrognathus giannisposatoi

Neostenotarsus sp French Guyana
Neostenotarsus sp Suriname

Ornithoctoninae sp Nhen Dep
Ornithoctoninae sp South Mindanao
Ornithoctoninae sp Vendula
Ornithoctoninae sp Vietnam Highland

Pachistopelma bromelicola

Phlogiellus sp Palawan

Phlogius sp Black

Phormingochilus sp Akcaya
Phormingochilus sp rufus
Phormingochilus sp Sabah Blue

Phormingochilus everetti
Phormingochilus pennellhewletti

Scopelobates sericeus

Tapinauchenius rasti
Tapinauchenius violaceus

Thrixopelma sp cajamarca

Xenesthis sp White

Xenesthis intermedia
Xenesthis megascopula
Xenesthis tenebris

Ybyrapora diversipes
Ybyrapora sooretama

 

[Liquifin]

Nice list but there is still some missing genus and species on that list.
Bistropelma lamasi for example and there is so much more to fill in.

 

[Arthroverts]

With the number of species coming in for the first time, and the amount of taxonomy revisions, know that this will require frequent revisions in order to be completely accurate. If you want this to be an ongoing data base of species in the US hobby, you might want to look into getting a few more people that can be trusted on board to help with spelling issues, editing, adding/revising species names, etc.
I wouldn't mind helping out with correcting spelling errors if that is the way you would like to take this .

Hope this helps,

Arthroverts

 

[Liquifin]

I just notice how big the list is but how little I see the variety available besides a bunch of B. albos, A. seemanni, WC T. stirmi, and A. avics , most of the time online and at shows.

 

[Arthroverts]

@Liquifin, maybe at some shows and your average online exotics shop, but I just have to look at @JoeRossi's list and the other vendors on here and see a mind boggling amount of species available. Jurassic Pet Supplies, 03 Arachnids, Fear Not Tarantulas, Jamie's Tarantulas, and others also have a large selection.

Thanks,

Arthroverts

 

[Predacons5]

I just notice how big the list is but how little I see the variety available besides a bunch of B. albos, A. seemanni, WC T. stirmi, and A. avics , most of the time online and at shows.

A lot of vendors sell their "bread and butter" at large events. The more obscure ones are also quite expensive.