Heligmomerus caffer
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| Limpopo Heligmomerus Trapdoor Spider | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Mygalomorphae |
| Family: | Idiopidae |
| Genus: | Heligmomerus |
| Species: | H. caffer |
| Binomial name | |
| Heligmomerus caffer | |
Heligmomerus caffer is a species of spider in the family Idiopidae.[2] It is endemic to South Africa and is commonly known as the Limpopo Heligmomerus trapdoor spider.[3]
Heligmomerus caffer is endemic to South Africa,[2] where it is presently known only from two localities in Limpopo province, Leydsdorp and Waterberg.[3]
Habitat and ecology
Description
The species is known only from females. The colour of the carapace and legs is reddish brown with the underside more yellowish. The ocular area is nearly one-half wider than long.[1]
