Cheiracanthium minshullae
Species of spider
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Cheiracanthium minshullae is a species of spider in the family Cheiracanthiidae. [1] It is a southern African endemic described from Zimbabwe and known from three southern African countries.[2]
| Minshull's Sac Spider | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Cheiracanthiidae |
| Genus: | Cheiracanthium |
| Species: | C. minshullae |
| Binomial name | |
| Cheiracanthium minshullae Lotz, 2007 | |
Distribution
In South Africa, the species is recorded from KwaZulu-Natal at elevations from 5-140 m above sea level.[2]
Habitat
This species is a free-living plant dweller that constructs silk retreats in rolled-up leaves. Some specimens were collected with malaise traps and by beating trees. It has been sampled from the Savanna Biome.[2]
Conservation
Due to its wide geographical range, it is listed as Least Concern. The species is protected in Ndumo Game Reserve and iSimangaliso Wetland Park.[2]
