Monaeses griseus
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| Monaeses griseus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Thomisidae |
| Genus: | Monaeses |
| Species: | M. griseus |
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| Monaeses griseus | |
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Monaeses griseus is a species of spider in the family Thomisidae.[2] It is endemic to Africa.[3]
Monaeses griseus is found in Ethiopia, Namibia, Somalia, Sudan and South Africa.[2]
In South Africa, the species is known from four provinces.[3] Notable locations include Giant's Castle Game Reserve, Kamberg Nature Reserve, and various locations in the Drakensberg.[3]
Habitat and ecology
Description
female
female
juvenile female
Conservation
Monaeses griseus is listed as Least Concern by the South African National Biodiversity Institute due to its wide geographical range.[3] The species is protected in five protected areas including Lekgalameetse Nature Reserve.[3]
