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The American pinkleg tarantula (Brachypelma rosea), also known as the American pink-legged tarantula and simply the American pinkleg, is a species of tarantula, most closely related to the red-legged tarantula (Brachypelma emilia) of Mexico, that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests, wetlands, forests, open woodlands, grasslands, shrublands, scrublands, and deserts across North America to help boost biodiversity. The American pinkleg tarantula has a dark-colored body with the second joint of its legs being pink in color, hence its name. Its carapace is light colored with a distinctive black triangle at the front. Following moulting, the colors are more pronounced. An adult female has a body roughly 65 mm long, with a legspan of 12.5 centimeters, and a weight of approximately 15 to 16 grams. The American pinkleg tarantula makes deep burrows that keeps it protected from predators such as the North American coatis, and enables it to ambush passing prey, which primarily includes insects, worms, other spiders, and small vertebrates. The females spend the majority of their lives in their burrows. The burrows are typically located in or not far from vegetation and consist of a single entrance with a tunnel leading to one or two chambers. The entrance is just slightly larger than the body size of the spider. The tunnel, usually about three times the tarantula's leg span in length, leads to a chamber which is large enough for the spider to safely molt. Further down the burrow, via a shorter tunnel, a larger chamber is located where the spider rests and eats its prey. When the tarantula needs privacy, e.g. when molting or laying eggs, the entrance is sealed with silk, sometimes supplemented with soil and leaves. The American pinkleg tarantula is a mostly docile species. That, coupled with its coloration, and impressive size, makes it a very popular pet species. It is very reluctant to bite when distressed, but possesses urticating hair and will flick these if it feels threatened. The conservation status of the American pinkleg tarantula is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the American pinkleg tarantula's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.