Thrixopelma ockerti, commonly known as the Peruvian Flame Rump or Flame Rump Tree Spider, is a species of tarantula and the type species of the genus Thrixopelma.

[1] It is named ockerti after the collector Roland Ockert.

[2] Their carapace and legs are a dark blue, almost black, the opisthosoma is the same color, covered in reddish, pinkish hairs, with a darker colored urticating patch.

This species is typically found in Huánuco Province, Peru.

[3] They are semi arboreal, semi terrestrial tarantulas, they're surprisingly docile and calm tarantulas being out on the open for the majority of the time.