Poecilotheria rufilata, also known as the red slate ornamental, reddish parachute spider, Travancore slate-red, or rufus parachute spider, is an arboreal tarantula.

It is classed as "endangered", threatened by habitat loss and smuggling for the pet trade.

[6] In the first and fourth pairs of legs, the ground color is yellow.

It is classed as "endangered", with the major threats being habitat degradation and collection for the pet trade.

[1] Compared to other tiger spiders, this species is very skittish and flighty.