The tarantula species Tliltocatl albopilosus, commonly known as the curly hair tarantula, is native to Nicaragua, as well as parts of Honduras and Costa Rica. 
 
Overview of Tliltocatl albopilosus in Nicaragua
Tliltocatl albopilosus is a popular species in the pet trade due to its docile nature and distinctive long, curly hairs. 
 
Habitat: It is found along the Atlantic side of Nicaragua, living in tropical scrublands, often in burrows near rivers or at the base of large trees.
Physical Appearance: The tarantula has a dark brown to black body, covered with longer, golden-bronze, or sometimes whiter, curly hairs, which give it a unique "fuzzy" appearance.
Forms: In the tarantula hobby, specimens from Nicaragua are often considered the "true form" or "thoroughbred" form, believed to have more consistent golden-brown coloration and fewer signs of hybridization compared to the "hobby form" often associated with Honduras, though definitive DNA research is ongoing.
Behavior: It is a nocturnal, semi-burrowing, terrestrial spider. When threatened, it may flick urticating hairs from its abdomen, which can cause skin and eye irritation to predators.
Diet: In its natural habitat, it preys on insects and small vertebrates.
Conservation: The species is listed on Appendix II of CITES, which means international trade is regulated by permits and quotas to prevent over-collection from the wild. Most in the pet trade are now captive-bred.