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Mexican Fireleg Tarantula
(Brachypelma boehmei)
RANGE
Mexican fireleg tarantulas can be found in the forests of Mexico east of Lazaro Cardenas.
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DIET
Their diet consists of insects and other arthropods, and lizards.
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CONSERVATION STATUS
IUCN Status - Endangered
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Habitat loss, habitat fragmentation, and the illegal pet trade are major threats.
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ZOO LOCATION
Education Building
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NAME
Chamoy
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Zoo parents help support the care and needs of each animal at the Amarillo Zoo.
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