January 22, 2026

Grammostola pulchripes (Chaco golden knee tarantula) (CGK) (ex Grammostola aureostriata

One of the larger species of tarantula, the Chaco golden knee (Grammostola pulchripes), formerly known as Grammostola aureostriata, can be expected to reach between 20 and 22 cm (8.5 in).. Animal name origin The former (and very commonly used) species name, aureostriata, is derived from Latin aureus “golden” and striatus “striped”. The currently used species name, “pulchripes,” is derived from.