[1] It is commonly found in southern Brazil and parts of Uruguay and is remarkably similar to Grammostola gigantea and Grammostola iheringi.

It was first identified in 1903 by British zoologist R.I Pocock.

The rest of the body is a wooly texture and a black color.

They are very docile species, and they aren't by any means fast.

They aren't skittish by any means, though they can be quite defensive at times.