Endemic to South and Central America, the Brazilian Wandering Spider is a carnivore species inhabiting forests habitats. Weighing Up to 6 g, it is classified as Not Evaluated.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Brazilian Wandering Spider | Carnivore Invertebrates Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.0 g | 4.4 g | ↑ 38% |
| Height | 5 cm | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Brazilian Wandering Spider inhabits forests habitats. It can be found in South and Central America.
Typical coloring: Brown.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Brazilian Wandering Spider is a solitary species belonging to the Ctenidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
NE The Brazilian Wandering Spider is classified as Not Evaluated. There are 15 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 10 carnivore invertebrates, the Brazilian Wandering Spider’s weight of Up to 6 g is higher than the group median of 4.4 g.
Weight rank: #6 of 15 Not Evaluated species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coelacanth | Up to 90 kg | NE |
| 2 | Arowana | Up to 6.7 kg | NE |
| 3 | Amazon Rainforest Frog | Up to 0.5 g | NE |
| 4 | Bearded Dragon | Up to 600 g | NE |
| 5 | Blue Morpho Butterfly | Up to 0.028 g | NE |
Related Species
How much does a Brazilian Wandering Spider weigh?
A Brazilian Wandering Spider typically weighs Up to 6 g, which is above average compared to the median of 4.4 g among carnivore invertebrates.
What is the conservation status of the Brazilian Wandering Spider?
The Brazilian Wandering Spider is classified as “Not Evaluated”. There are 15 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Brazilian Wandering Spider live?
The Brazilian Wandering Spider is found in South and Central America, in forests habitats.
How does the Brazilian Wandering Spider reproduce?
The Brazilian Wandering Spider has a gestation period of 21–35 days and typically produces Up to 1,000 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026