Palystes leroyorum
Species of spider
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Palystes leroyorum is a spider species in the family Sparassidae.[2] It is endemic to South Africa and is commonly known as Leroy's rain spider.[3]
| Leroy's rain spider | |
|---|---|
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| male | |
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| male | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Sparassidae |
| Genus: | Palystes |
| Species: | P. leroyorum |
| Binomial name | |
| Palystes leroyorum Croeser, 1996[1] | |
Distribution
Palystes leroyorum is found in the Free State, Gauteng, and Limpopo provinces. The species has been recorded from Bloemfontein, Johannesburg, Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden, and several nature reserves including Lhuvhondo Nature Reserve and Lekgalameetse Nature Reserve. It occurs at altitudes ranging from 687 to 1,762 m.[3]
Habitat and ecology
Description
Conservation
Palystes leroyorum is listed as Least Concern by the South African National Biodiversity Institute. Although the species is presently known only from one sex, it has a wide geographical range.[3]
Taxonomy
Only the male is known. A female has been collected and is housed in the National Museum in Bloemfontein but remains undescribed.[3]
