Capheris decorata
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| Waterberg Capheris Zodariid spider | |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Zodariidae |
| Genus: | Capheris |
| Species: | C. decorata |
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| Capheris decorata | |
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Capheris decorata is a species of spider in the family Zodariidae.[2] It is widely distributed across southern and eastern Africa and is commonly known as the Waterberg Capheris Zodariid spider.[3]
Capheris decorata occurs in five African countries: Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and South Africa. In South Africa, it has been recorded from seven provinces at elevations ranging from 42 to 1467 m above sea level, making it one of the most widespread Capheris species in the country.[3]
Habitat
The species is a burrow-dwelling spider found across multiple biomes including Grassland, Forest, Savanna, Fynbos, and Succulent Karoo. Specimens are typically collected using pitfall traps.[3]
