Austrachelas natalensis
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| Natal Long-Jawed Ground Spider | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Gallieniellidae |
| Genus: | Austrachelas |
| Species: | A. natalensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Austrachelas natalensis Lawrence, 1942 | |
Austrachelas natalensis is a species of spider in the family Gallieniellidae. It is endemic to South Africa.[1]
Austrachelas natalensis is endemic to KwaZulu-Natal province, occurring in both the midlands and coastal regions at elevations ranging from 80–2892 m above sea level. Known localities include Durban, Estcourt, La Mercy, Pietermaritzburg, Sani Pass, Shongweni Dam and Game Reserve, and Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve.[2]
Habitat
The species is sampled with pitfall traps and litter sifting from Grassland, Indian Ocean Coastal Belt, and Savanna biomes. It is adaptable to habitat alterations and can survive in agroecosystems.[2]
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