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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.
DIET
Their diet consists of insects and other arthropods, and lizards.
CONSERVATION STATUS
IUCN Status - Endangered
Habitat loss, habitat fragmentation, and the illegal pet trade are major threats.
ZOO LOCATION
Education Building
NAME
Chamoy
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