Copuetta magna
Species of spider
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Copuetta magna is a species of spider in the family Corinnidae.[1] It occurs in Mozambique, Tanzania, and South Africa and is commonly known as the giant tree lycosiform sac spider.[2]
| Giant tree lycosiform sac spider | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Corinnidae |
| Genus: | Copuetta |
| Species: | C. magna |
| Binomial name | |
| Copuetta magna Haddad, 2013 | |
Distribution
Copuetta magna is found in Mozambique, Tanzania, and South Africa.[1][2] In South Africa, it has been recorded from three provinces: KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, and Limpopo at altitudes ranging from 4 to 1,303 m above sea level.[2]
The species occurs in several protected areas including iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Ndumo Game Reserve, Ophathe Game Reserve, and Kruger National Park.[2]
Habitat and ecology
Copuetta magna is a free-living spider collected from tsetse fly traps, walls of houses, tree bark, and tree canopies.[2] The species inhabits the Indian Ocean Coastal Belt and Savanna biomes.[2]
Description
Conservation
Copuetta magna is listed as Least Concern by the South African National Biodiversity Institute due to its wide geographical range.[2] The species faces no significant threats and is recorded from several protected areas.[2]
Taxonomy
The species was described by species:Charles R. Haddad in 2013 from Ndumo Game Reserve, South Africa.[2]
