6 Types of Tarantulas in New Mexico
6 types of tarantulas have a verified observation record in New Mexico. The most frequently recorded are Texas Brown Tarantula, Chiricahuan Gray Tarantula and Grand Canyon Black Tarantula. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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6 types of tarantulas have a verified observation record in New Mexico. The most frequently recorded are Texas Brown Tarantula, Chiricahuan Gray Tarantula and Grand Canyon Black Tarantula. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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Real sighting data, source iNaturalist
2,521 verified observations on iNaturalist of tarantula have been recorded in New Mexico, most often in October, September, July.
When tarantula are recorded in New Mexico
Verified species, source iNaturalist
6 types of tarantulas recorded in New Mexico
6 tarantula species have a verified observation record in New Mexico, each with at least 10 confirmed sightings. The full list, ranked by how often each is recorded, is below.
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Plus 3 more recorded only rarely (fewer than 10 verified sightings). Counts from verified iNaturalist observations.
The Texas Brown Tarantula (Aphonopelma hentzi) is the most commonly recorded, with 998 verified observations, about 51% of all tarantulas reported in New Mexico. If you spot a tarantula here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.
New Mexico also hosts less common tarantulas such as Peloncillo Tarantula and Desert Blonde Tarantula, each recorded fewer than 100 times. These are the species worth a second look when you are out, since a sighting is more notable.