Aphonopelma chalcodes, commonly known as the western desert tarantula, desert blonde tarantula, Arizona blonde tarantula or Mexican blonde tarantula, is a species of spider belonging to the family Theraphosidae. It has a limited distribution in the deserts of Arizona and adjacent parts of Mexico but can be very common within this range. The common name "blonde tarantula" refers to the carapace, which is densely covered in pale hairs, and contrasts strongly with the all-dark legs and abdomen. Additionally, these spiders have low toxicity, a long life expectancy, and several offspring.
Aphonopelma hollyi, also known as the Lubbock gold tarantula, is considered by some sources to be a species of tarantula native to Texas in the United States. Described in 1995, the scientific name honors the 1950s rock-and-roll singer Buddy Holly. Other sources suggest spiders given this name are actually Aphonopelma hentzi.
Aphonopelma chamberlini, also known as the Paso Robles rusty red tarantula, is regarded by some sources as a tarantula species endemic to California, and by others as synonymous with Aphonopelma iodius.
Aphonopelma johnnycashi is a species of tarantula. It was found in 2015 near Folsom Prison in California and named after Johnny Cash, whose song "Folsom Prison Blues" made the prison famous. Mature males are generally black, and the country music singer was also known as "The Man in Black".
Aphonopelma armada is a species of spider in the family Theraphosidae, found in Texas in the United States.
Aphonopelma peloncillo is a species of spider in the family Theraphosidae, found in the United States.
Aphonopelma steindachneri is a species of spider in the family Theraphosidae, found in United States (California) and Mexico.
Aphonopelma eutylenum, commonly called California ebony tarantula, is a species of spider in the family Theraphosidae, found in the United States (California).
Aphonopelma gabeli is a species of spider in the family Theraphosidae, found in United States.
Aphonopelma icenoglei is a species of spiders in the family Theraphosidae, found in United States (California).
Aphonopelma iodius is a species of spider in the tarantula family Theraphosidae, found in United States. A 1997 paper combined it with three other previously described species into a single species, calling it "A. iodium". However, iodius is a neuter comparative adjective and is the correct form. Aphonopelma smithii has also been synonymized with A. iodius. A. iodius is common in the Mojave Desert to the west of the Colorado River.
Aphonopelma joshua is a species of spider in the family Theraphosidae, found in United States (California).
Aphonopelma mojave is a species of spider, in the family Theraphosidae (tarantulas).
Aphonopelma vorhiesi is a species of spider in the family Theraphosidae, found in Arizona and New Mexico. This species looks similar to the Aphonopelma chalcodes, but it is far more rare in captivity.
Aphonopelma mareki is a species of spider in the family Theraphosidae, found in United States.
Aphonopelma parvum is a species of spiders in the family Theraphosidae, found in United States.
Aphonopelma superstitionense is a species of spiders in the family Theraphosidae, found in United States.
Aphonopelma xwalxwal is a species of spiders in the family Theraphosidae, found in United States (California).
Aphonopelma caniceps is a species of spider in the family Theraphosidae, found in Mexico. This species was first described as Eurypelma caniceps in 1891 by Eugène Simon, and was transferred to the genus, Aphonopelma, in 1993 by Günter Schmidt.
Aphonopelma helluo is a species of spider in the family Theraphosidae, found in Mexico.
