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UPSC Prelims 2025GS1Environment & EcologyPeacock Tarantula (Gooty Tarantula)

Q17. Regarding Peacock tarantula (Gooty tarantula), consider the following statements:
I. It is an omnivorous crustacean.
II. Its natural habitat in India is only limited to some forest areas.
III. In its natural habitat, it is an arboreal species.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. I only
B. I and III
C. II only
D. II and III✓ Correct

Detailed Solution

✓ Correct Answer: Option D
✗ Statement I is incorrect
The Peacock tarantula (Poecilotheria metallica), also known as the Gooty tarantula, is a spider, not a crustacean. It is carnivorous, primarily feeding on insects, not omnivorous.
✓ Statement II is correct
Its natural habitat in India is highly restricted, primarily limited to specific deciduous forest areas in Andhra Pradesh, making it critically endangered.
✓ Statement III is correct
In its natural habitat, the Gooty tarantula is an arboreal species, meaning it lives in trees, often found in holes or crevices of tall trees. This adaptation allows it to hunt and seek shelter in the forest canopy. The conservation status of unique species and their ecological roles are important topics for UPSC, especially when they are critically endangered and endemic to India.

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