Common name : Goliath birdeater
Scientific name : Theraphosa blondi
Family : Theraphosidae
Native to : South America
Interesting fact : The goliath birdeater is the largest spider in the world in terms of body mass.
With a leg span of 28 cm, the goliath birdeater weighs 170 gm. Its diet is comprised of earthworms and toads. Very rarely has the goliath birdeater been known to prey on birds. While the females live up to 15-25 years, the males have shorter lifespan of 6 years. A female can lay up to 100-200 eggs.
