(Pterinochilus murinus)
Seneca Park Zoo is home to one Mombasa golden starburst tarantula, which can be found inside the Animals of the Savanna building.
As carnivores, these tarantulas feed on invertebrates and small animals such as lizards, rodents and birds.
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List status
They are ground-dwellers found in a variety of habitats, including bushes, low trees and burrows under rocks.
