Heliophanus pygmaeus
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| Pygmy Heliophanus Sunny Jumping Spider | |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Salticidae |
| Genus: | Heliophanus |
| Species: | H. pygmaeus |
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Heliophanus pygmaeus is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae.[2] It is found in several African countries and is commonly known as the pygmy Heliophanus sunny jumping spider.[3]
Heliophanus pygmaeus is found in Mozambique, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania and Zimbabwe.[2]
Within South Africa, it has been found in KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga.[3]
Habitat and ecology
Description
Conservation
Heliophanus pygmaeus is listed as of Least Concern by the South African National Biodiversity Institute due to its wide geographical range. There are no known threats to the species. In South Africa, it is protected in four protected areas: Atherstone Nature Reserve, Kruger National Park, Ndumo Game Reserve and Tembe Elephant Park.[3]
