Regarding Peacock tarantula (Gooty tarantula), consider the following statements: I. It is an omnivorous crustacean. II. Its natural habitat in India is only limited to some forest areas. III. In its natural habitat, it is an arboreal species. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The Peacock tarantula (Poecilotheria metallica), also known as the Gooty sapphire ornamental tarantula, is an arachnid (spider), NOT a crustacean, and it is carnivorous, not omnivorous — Statement I is incorrect. It is endemic to a very small forest area in Andhra Pradesh (Gooty/Nallamala forests), making Statement II correct. It is an arboreal (tree-dwelling) species in its natural habitat, living in holes of tall trees — Statement III correct. Hence only II and III are correct.