It is the name of a locality in the Dominican Republic. It is in Tamboril, Province of Santiago. Also right there is one of the common names of a class of tarantula. Big, hairy spider, besides being very poisonous. Its scientific name is Phormictopus cancerides. It belongs to the family Theraphosidae ( Tarantulas ). It is also known as a hairy spider or giant tarantula from Hispaniola. It feeds on small birds and lizards. In Haiti it is called Spider Crab or Araignée-crab. By extension ugly woman, woman who lacks beauty.
