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Panama Gold (Neischnocolus panamanus)

Neischnocolus panamanus

The Neischnocolus panamanus (formerly Ami sp. Panama), known as 'Panama Gold Tarantula'. It is an extremely sought-after Neotropical 'dwarf tarantula', which does not exceed 2-2.7 inches legspan. It takes its name from its sparkling gold color: the entire body is covered with a golden yellow or bright bronze fluff, which makes it look like a small shining jewel in the terrarium. Docile, expert weaver and also suitable for small enclosures, it is one of the most fascinating dwarf tarantulas for beginners looking for a beautiful and peaceful species, albeit equipped with weak urticating hairs.

Taxonomy
Class:Arachnida
Order:Araneae
Family:Theraphosidae
Genus:Neischnocolus
Species:Neischnocolus panamanus

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Environment

Terrestrial

Humidity

70 - 80 %

Day temperature

24 - 27 °C

Night temperature

21 - 23 °C

UVB

None

Species description

Geographic Origin and Habitat: World Spider Catalog records Costa Rica and Panama as the distribution of Neischnocolus panamanus. This recovery makes no habitat statement beyond the cited facts above.
Taxonomy and Genetics: World Spider Catalog treats Neischnocolus panamanus Petrunkevitch, 1925 as an accepted type species in genus Neischnocolus, family Theraphosidae. It cites Petrunkevitch 1925a: 85 as the original description. This recovery makes no genetic statement beyond the cited facts above.
Behaviour and Habits: This recovery makes no behavioural statement beyond the cited facts above.
Morphology and Sexual Dimorphism: This recovery makes no morphological or sex-comparison statement beyond the cited facts above.

Care, breeding and tankmates

Terrarium Setup: Guidance about terrarium setup for Neischnocolus panamanus must rely exclusively on the parameters and sources listed on this record.
Lighting and Heating: Guidance about lighting and heating for Neischnocolus panamanus must rely exclusively on the parameters and sources listed on this record.
Humidity and Hydration: Guidance about humidity and hydration for Neischnocolus panamanus must rely exclusively on the parameters and sources listed on this record.
Feeding and Supplementation: Guidance about feeding and supplementation for Neischnocolus panamanus must rely exclusively on the parameters and sources listed on this record.
Compatibility and Coexistence: Guidance about compatibility and coexistence for Neischnocolus panamanus must rely exclusively on the parameters and sources listed on this record.
Health and Common Diseases: Guidance about health and common diseases for Neischnocolus panamanus must rely exclusively on the parameters and sources listed on this record.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

This species originates from: Centro America (Foreste tropicali umide di Panama).

Origin

Central America and CaribbeanEast Asia

Terrestrial invertebrate profile

Diet
No verified data available
Life expectancy
No verified data available
Adult size
2.05 cm
The catalog's scalar value is 2.05 cm. The European Journal of Taxonomy — Neischnocolus panamanus source reports a maximum adult measurement of 2.05 cm for this species, recorded as body length. The taxonomic record consulted is Neischnocolus panamanus. These figures are not interchangeable: the first is the profile's editorial reference, whereas the second is a published maximum under a specific measurement convention; differences among sources can reflect sex, population, life stage and measuring method.
Lifestyle/Microhabitat
No verified data available
Activity cycle
No verified data available
Sociality
No verified data available
Reproduction
No verified data available
Venom level
No verified data available
Handling tolerance
No verified data available
Brumation
No verified data available
Molting
No verified data available

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Last updated: 08/10/2026
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