Clubiona capensis
Species of spider
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Clubiona capensis is a species of spider in the family Clubionidae. It is endemic to the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.[2]
| Cape Short Legged Sac Spider | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Clubionidae |
| Genus: | Clubiona |
| Species: | C. capensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Clubiona capensis | |
Distribution
Clubiona capensis is known only from the type locality of Port Elizabeth at an elevation of 154 m. The area has been severely transformed for urban development.[3]
Habitat
Conservation
The species is listed as Data Deficient for taxonomic reasons. The status remains obscure and more sampling is needed to collect females and determine the species' range. The original habitat is threatened by loss due to urbanization.[3]
