| Common Name | Greenbottle blue |
| Other Name | GBB |
| Scientific Name | Chromatopelma Cyaneopubescens |
| Species | C. cyaneopubescens |
| Genus | Chromatopelma |
| Family | Theraphosidae |
| Type | New world, Terrestrial |
| Origin | Venezuela, South America |
| Max Size | Around 5.5-6.5"(14-17cm) |
| Growth Rate | Medium |
| Longevity | Male : up to 3-4 years, Female : up to 12-14 years |
| Habitat | Humid forests |
| Temperament | Docile |
| Experience level | Beginner |
| Webbing | Medium |
| Venom | Normal |
| Urticating Bristles | Yes |
Chromatopelma Cyaneopubescens is the only tarantula in Chromatopelma. Called Greenbottle Blue or GBB, this tarantula has shiny blue legs, glossy teal legs, carapace, and orange abdomen. Based on the unique color of this tarantula, it has become a tarantula loved worldwide thanks to its numerous advantages such as strong vitality, food response, and growth rate. The Paraguaná Peninsula(Northern Venezuela) in South America is known to be native.
They usually dig through caves or cracks in rocks entangled with tree roots, and the entrance is often made of cobwebs. This tarantula basically has a roaming nature, so it's easy to observe from the keeper. The overall breeding difficulty is also very low, so it is often recommended for novice keepers.
Unlike adults, juveniles are quite colorful and have distinctive patterns and colors, with spotted legs, golden carapace, and vivid tiger-patterned abdomen. It turns blue as it approaches the adult, but it is clear that there are many lovers who continue to grow this tarantula against the appearance of colorful juveniles.
In 1907, when this tarantula was first discovered, it was classified as Eurypelma cyaneopubescens, but in 1939
It was changed to the genus Delopelma and finally changed to the current name Chromatopelma Cyaneopubescens in 1995.
We need to value this tarantula more and protect it because the majority of the habitat of Chromatopelma Cyaneopubescens was destroyed in due to indiscriminate environmental destruction and was listed as an endangered species in 2015.