Euagrus atropurpureus
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| Euagrus atropurpureus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Mygalomorphae |
| Family: | Euagridae |
| Genus: | Euagrus |
| Species: | E. atropurpureus |
| Binomial name | |
| Euagrus atropurpureus Purcell, 1903 | |
Euagrus atropurpureus is a species of spider of the genus Euagrus in the family Euagridae. It is endemic to South Africa.[1] The species is known by the common name Prince Albert's sheet-web spider.[2]
Only the female of Euagrus atropurpureus has been described, and male specimens remain unknown.[2]
The species name "atropurpureus" derives from Latin, meaning "dark purple", referring to the coloration of the specimen.
Distribution
Euagrus atropurpureus is endemic to the Western Cape Province of South Africa, specifically recorded from Prince Albert.[2] The species has a very restricted distribution at an elevation of 614 metres above sea level.[2]
Habitat
The species has been sampled from the Nama Karoo biome.[2]
Conservation status
Euagrus atropurpureus is listed as Data Deficient due to taxonomic uncertainty. The conservation status reflects the need for additional sampling to collect male specimens and better determine the species' range.[2]