Ybyrapora Sooretama - Amazon Purple Sapphire Pinktoe (Sling)

Amazon Purple Sapphire Pinktoe (Ybyrapora sooretama)
SIP Code: IL-NW-AR-S-016
Region: Atlantic Forest, Brazil – lower canopy of coastal rainforest

Lore Fragment
"Veiled in violet and balanced on silk, Ybyrapora sooretama dwells where the forest exhales. In the twilight between rain and shadow, it appears like a living jewel—feared by none, seen by few."

Overview
Ybyrapora sooretama, sometimes called the Amazon Purple Sapphire Pinktoe, is a small, elegant arboreal tarantula native to Brazil’s endangered Atlantic Forest biome. It is a lightly built species known for soft purple undertones and graceful climbing behavior.

Smaller and more delicate than its Avicularia cousins, Y. sooretama thrives in tall enclosures with high humidity and rich vertical cover. It is ideal for keepers who appreciate calm, visible arboreals and rare genus representation in their collection.

Behavior & Husbandry

Temperament: Calm, cautious, rarely defensive

Webbing: Light, canopy-based retreats

Speed: Moderate

Recommended For: Arboreal collectors and conservation-focused keepers

Care Profile

Enclosure Type: Vertical arboreal with fine ventilation and foliage

Substrate: Moist, well-draining with moss or bark accents

Temperature: 72–78°F

Humidity: 75–85%

Mature Size: 3.5–4 inches leg span (measured tip to tip)

Growth Rate: Slow to moderate

Feeding Guidelines

Slings: Flightless fruit flies or micro crickets, 3x per week

Juveniles: Small crickets or roach nymphs, twice weekly

Adults: Small to medium roaches or crickets, weekly

All specimens are raised in dense, moisture-regulated canopy simulations and ship with our Live Arrival Guarantee.

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