Loxosceles makapanensis
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| Loxosceles makapanensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Sicariidae |
| Genus: | Loxosceles |
| Species: | L. makapanensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Loxosceles makapanensis | |
Loxosceles makapanensis is a species of spider in the family Sicariidae.[2] It is endemic to Limpopo province of South Africa.[3]
Loxosceles makapanensis is known only from two localities in Makapan Valley, Limpopo province, at altitudes ranging from 1404 to 1911 m above sea level.[3]
Habitat and ecology
Description
Conservation
Loxosceles makapanensis is listed as Data Deficient due to taxonomic reasons. The species is known only from two localities in Makapan Valley and its status remains obscure. More sampling is needed to collect males and determine the species' range.[3]
