Kukulcania

Comments & ID Thoughts

I came across this spider near Loreta, Baja California Sur. Was told it is a type of tarantula but would like confirmation & the type. It was found in a hole in a volcanic rock outcrop. The body is about 2.5 cm (1") excluding the legs.

• Submitted by: 
  
  riftvalley84
• Submitted: Feb 10, 2018
• Photographed: Feb 4, 2018
• Spider: Kukulcania
• Sex: 
  
  Female,
• Location: Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico
• Spotted Outdoors: Desert area
• Found in web?: Yes
• Attributes: Lateral, Webs, Prey