| Iridopelma | |
|---|---|
| Iridopelma vanini | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Mygalomorphae |
| Family: | Theraphosidae |
| Genus: |
Iridopelma Pocock, 1901 |
Iridopelma is a genus of spiders in the family Theraphosidae (tarantulas), native to Brazil. It is characterized by very hairy legs and a bright red body with black markings.
As of May 2016[update], the World Spider Catalog accepted the following species: