Moggridgea teresae
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| Moggridgea teresae | |
|---|---|
Rare [1] | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Mygalomorphae |
| Family: | Migidae |
| Genus: | Moggridgea |
| Species: | M. teresae |
| Binomial name | |
| Moggridgea teresae | |
Moggridgea teresae is a species of spider in the family Migidae.[3] It is endemic to the Western Cape province of South Africa and is commonly known as Teresa's tree trapdoor spider.[1]
Moggridgea teresae is known from several localities on Table Mountain, including Table Mountain National Park (Fernwood Nature Reserve, Skeleton Gorge, Newlands Forest, Cecilia Spilhaus, Bat Cave) and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.[1]
Habitat
The species occurs at altitudes ranging from 9 to 991 m above sea level.[1]
Description
Moggridgea teresae is known from both sexes.[1]
