Panaretella immaculata
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| Spotted panaretella huntsman spider | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Sparassidae |
| Genus: | Panaretella |
| Species: | P. immaculata |
| Binomial name | |
| Panaretella immaculata | |
Panaretella immaculata is a spider species in the family Sparassidae.[2] It is endemic to South Africa and is commonly known as the spotted Panaretella huntsman spider.[3]
Panaretella immaculata is found in KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo provinces. The species is protected in five protected areas including Ndumo Game Reserve, Polokwane Nature Reserve, Tembe Elephant Park, uMkhuze Game Reserve, and Enseleni Game Reserve. It occurs at altitudes ranging from 47 to 1,310 m.[3]