New Species of Tarantula Discovered, Researchers Impressed With Its Massive Size and 'Hairy' Features Experts have uncovered ...

“The largest tarantula species in the world belong to the genus Theraphosa and live in northern South America. They can reach 25–35 mm [0.98-1.38 inches] of carapace length, which is the ...

The tarantula is the largest known spider of the ... Researchers compared measurements and said the carapace, or hard front body, is larger than other spiders within the Trichopelma family.