The world's largest known spider by mass is the goliath bird-eating tarantula (Theraphosa blondi). The species can be found in the rainforests of northern South America and weighs up to 175 g …

The Goliath birdeater (Theraphosa blondi) is a very large spider that belongs to the tarantula family Theraphosidae. Found in northern South America, it is the largest spider in the world by …

Sep 11, 2025 · The absolute largest spider in history is the Goliath bird eater (Theraphosa blondi), which is the largest spider alive today by length and weight. It weighs around 6.2 ounces and …

Aug 24, 2025 · The Giant Huntsman Spider (Heteropoda maxima), found in Laos, holds the record for the largest leg span, reaching up to 30 centimeters (12 inches). This spider is known …

Jan 14, 2025 · The huntsman ties for the title of the largest leg span of any spider in the world: a staggering 12 inches (30 centimeters). Discovered in a cave in Laos, this huntsman doesn't …

Oct 7, 2025 · Discovered in a Laotian cave in 2001, Heteropoda maxima can stretch its legs an astonishing 12 inches across, making it the widest spider on Earth. This pale, long-legged …

In 1965, researchers found the largest spider ever recorded —a male Goliath birdeater (Theraphosa blondi) with a leg span of 11 inches (28 centimeters). The discovery was made …

Apr 26, 2025 · The Goliath birdeater holds the Guinness World Record for being the largest spider by mass, with females weighing up to 175 grams (6.2 ounces) – approximately the weight of a …

Dec 21, 2025 · The largest spiders in the world are some of the most fascinating and misunderstood creatures on Earth. Found mainly in tropical and subtropical regions, these …

With a body length of 54 cm (21 in), Megarachne was a medium-sized eurypterid. If the original identification as a spider had been correct, Megarachne would have been the largest known …