Avicularia juruensis
Last updated: October 15, 2026
This is not a care guide. If you are interested in keeping this species, please research its husbandry thoroughly before purchasing. Tom's Big Spiders has species-specific husbandry notes that are a solid place to start.
Quick facts
- Adult size
- 5 to 6 inches (females)
- From
- Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Brazil
- Lifestyle
- Arboreal
- Type
- New World
Color is a very special attribute when it comes to Avicularia, there being many colors found in the genus. A. juruensis is no different. This species, in its normal form, is purple. This species isn’t just purple and black like A. purpurea, mind you. This Avicularia is a bluish purple with pinkish red hairs that line the side of the abdomen. Like most Avicularia, this species is calm and generally slow moving, and has the pink toes at the ends of their feet.
Native to Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and Brazil, this species has a good bit of range in the wild. Females can reach a size of around 5-6 inches at full size. Like most Avicularia, this species tends to launch its waste at perceived threats. If needed, they can also rub urticating hairs onto threats to deter them. This species isn’t too different from other Avicularia when it comes to temperament or behavior, but if you’re looking for an Avic with a different color scheme than the common navy blue, then this species may be a good fit for you!
Current Prices
Avicularia juruensis currently sells for between $29.00 and $300.00 in the United States, with a median asking price of $48.75 across 5 in-stock listings from 4 vendors. Price depends mostly on size and sex: slings sit at the low end, mature females at the high end.
| Cheapest listing right now | $29.00 |
|---|---|
| Typical price (median) | $48.75 |
| Most expensive listing | $300.00 |
| Listings in stock | 5 |
| Vendors carrying it | 4 |
In stock at: Fear Not Tarantulas, Old Pueblo Exotics, The Spider Room, Ty Dye Exotics. Compare every Avicularia juruensis listing by price.
Prices as of October 15, 2026. Live figures in the table below.
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This profile was written by Jonathan Strub, a fellow keeper. Thank you, Jonathan! I did some light copy editing.