Tarantula Hawk vs Goliath Birdeater
Who would win?
Tarantula Hawk toss-up
ATK 16 
DEF 12 
AGI 61 
STA 35 
INT 31 
SPL 90 | Tarantula Hawk | Goliath Birdeater | |
|---|---|---|
| 34.3 | Power index | 33.3 |
| D | Tier | D |
| #302 | Rank | #307 |
| 1 g | Weight | 150 g |
| 4.5 cm | Length | 25 cm |
| — | Height | — |
| — | Top speed | — |
| — | Bite force | — |
| — | Lifespan | 15 years |
Tarantula Hawk wins this matchup 52% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 3 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from agility (73 vs 61). Its power index is 34.3 against 33.3 for the Goliath Birdeater.
Size matters here: a typical adult Goliath Birdeater weighs about 150 g (5.3 oz), roughly 150× the Tarantula Hawk's 1 g. Despite that, the Tarantula Hawk's weapons and fighting stats carry the day.
The Goliath Birdeater's best chance is its defense (12 vs 6), plus abilities like Irritant Cloud and Fang-and-Venom Clamp. This one is close enough that terrain, first contact and motivation could flip it.
Who would win, Tarantula Hawk or Goliath Birdeater?
Tarantula Hawk. Tarantula Hawk wins this matchup 52% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 3 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from agility (73 vs 61). Its power index is 34.3 against 33.3 for the Goliath Birdeater.
Which is bigger, the Tarantula Hawk or the Goliath Birdeater?
The Goliath Birdeater (150 g) is heavier than the Tarantula Hawk (1 g).
Which is faster?
No reliable top speed exists for both, but the Tarantula Hawk is more agile (73 vs 61).
Odds come from the Animal Battle Stats model: six researched ratings, weighted, compared head to head. How it works
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