[1] It is native to Chile and Argentina,[1] inhabiting mainly arid forests,[3] and is kept as a pet somewhat commonly.

[4] They have grey legs, reaching all the way to their trochanters, which are a copper red color.

Its carapace is the same copper red color as the trochanter, with the opisthosoma being a copper red color nearest to the carapace, transitioning to a grey further away.

[1] In Chile, they are known from some locations in the Biobío region, more specifically in Colcura and Valle de Nonguén.

[5] They are terrestrial tarantulas, being very active and docile, although not often, if they have enough anchor points, they may even produce a web.