Afrilobus australis
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| Afrilobus australis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Orsolobidae |
| Genus: | Afrilobus |
| Species: | A. australis |
| Binomial name | |
| Afrilobus australis | |
Afrilobus australis is a species of spider in the family Orsolobidae. It is endemic to South Africa, where it is known only from the Western Cape province.[1][2]
The species is commonly known as the Knysna six-eyed ground spider.[2]
The specific name australis (Latin for "southern") refers to the occurrence of this species in the southernmost part of Africa.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Afrilobus australis is known from three localities in the Western Cape province: the Knysna Forest, Diepwalle Forest Station, and De Hoop Nature Reserve.[2] The species has been recorded at elevations ranging from 42 to 353 metres above sea level.[2]
The spider inhabits ground-level environments, wandering among low vegetation, humus, leaf litter and moss. It has been collected from both Fynbos and Forest biomes.[2]
