Anyphops civicus
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| Burgersdorp Anyphops Flat Spider | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Selenopidae |
| Genus: | Anyphops |
| Species: | A. civicus |
| Binomial name | |
| Anyphops civicus (Lawrence, 1940)[1] | |
Anyphops civicus is a species of spider in the family Selenopidae.[2] It is endemic to South Africa and is commonly known as the Burgersdorp anyphops flat spider.[3]
Anyphops civicus is found in South Africa.[2] The species occurs in the Eastern Cape, Free State, and KwaZulu-Natal provinces, at altitudes ranging from 291 to 1417 m above sea level.[3]
Habitat and ecology
Description
The species is known from both sexes.[3] The markings of the carapace form a fairly well-defined crenulated submarginal band, with sides having a narrow blackish margin and between this and the submarginal band some blackish-brown spots. The foveal radiations are indistinct.[3]
The legs have markings similar to A. karrooicus. The opisthosoma above has some indistinct brown markings on the posterior half, including some indistinct A-shaped markings. Anterior tibiae have 5 pairs of inferior spines. Total length is 7-12.5 mm.[3]
