The Amazonian giant bird-eating spider (Theraphosa blondi), awarded the "World's Largest Spider" award should be undisputed. For arachnid arthropods, the size of the Amazonian giant tarantula can be described as astronomical. The Amazonian giant bird-eating spider, also known as the Goliath giant bird-eating spider, lives mainly in the rain forests of northern South America and can grow up to 30 cm in size, including the length of its feet. Females can live up to 25 years and weigh up to 230 grams. The Amazon giant tarantula gets its name from its huge size, which can easily prey and swallow small animals such as birds and mice. However, like other spiders, the Amazonian giant tarantula's favorite food is some small insects, such as crickets or beetles.

Chinese name: Amazonian giant bird-eating spider

Latin scientific name: Theraphosa blondi

Alternative name:   Goliath giant bird-eating spider

Department: Arthropoda

Class: Arachnida

Subclass: Stenobelly

Order: Arachnida

Distribution area: rainforest in northern South America