This is a critically endangered gooty sapphire ornamental tarantula and its reflection. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert!

The Gooty sapphire tarantula, also known as the peacock tarantula (Poecilotheria metallica), has captivated arachnid enthusiasts and researchers alike. Peacock tarantulas are renowned for their ...

The critically endangered gooty sapphire ornamental tarantula is covered in bright blue hairs, even on the undersides of its legs. Scientists aren’t sure why so many of these spiders are blue.

This true blue beauty is a gooty sapphire tarantula at the Dallas Zoo. Native to the forests of Gooty, a small town in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, these spiders' bright coloring comes from ...