| Top 5 Biggest Spiders in the World (by Size) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type of Spider | Rank | Size/Legspan (inches) | Habitat | Huntsman spider | 1 | 12 inches | Tropical reigions (Australia, Africa) |
| Goliath Bird-Eater | 2 | Up to 12 inches | South America | |
| Brazilian Salmon Pink Bird-Eater | 3 | 8.5-11.5 inches | Northeastern Brazil | |
| Purple Bloom Bird-Eater | 4 | Just under 9 inches | Amazon Rain Forest | |
| Giant Baboon spider | 5 | 8 inches | Rain Forests | |