The subfamily of tarantulas known as Harpactirinae (or baboon spiders) is endemic to Africa. Tarantula spiders in the subfamily Harpactirinae use their fangs and chelicerae to dig silk-lined burrows into the ground, where they typically remain hidden until prey is discovered. Savannas, grasslands, and dry scrubs are all examples of typical habitats. Genera like Augacephalus, Eucratosecelus, Pterinochilus and Idiothele are present in this subfamily of spiders – enjoy going through the vast picture collection and check out our videos and reference link on this group of tarantula spiders.
![Ceratogyrus cf hillyardi (Smith, 1990)], female, Tanzania](https://birdspiders.ch/wp-content/gallery/theraphosidae/Ceratogyrus-cf-hillyardi-Smith-1990-female-Tanzania.jpg?t=1677421589 "Ceratogyrus cf hillyardi (Smith, 1990)], female, Tanzania")
Additional blog posts
- Brazilian Tarantulas: Salmon Pink, Black and Jewel Names
- Arboreal Tarantulas: Species and Genera That Live in Trees
- Types of Tarantulas: Groups, Subfamilies and How They Live
- Baboon Spiders: Which African Tarantulas Carry the Name
- Tarantula Eyes: How Many, How They See and How They Hear
Additional links & references
- Overview of Harpactirinae at Tarantupedia https://www.tarantupedia.com/harpactirinae
- Baboon Spider Atlas Project / https://www.baboonspideratlas.co.za
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For the broader family, see the Theraphosidae overview. You can also browse the Tarantula Gallery.