Parapalystes whiteae
Species of spider
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Parapalystes whiteae is a spider species in the family Sparassidae.[2] It is endemic to South Africa and is commonly known as the Grahamstown Parapalystes huntsman spider.[3]
| Grahamstown parapalystes huntsman spider | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Sparassidae |
| Genus: | Parapalystes |
| Species: | P. whiteae |
| Binomial name | |
| Parapalystes whiteae | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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Distribution
Parapalystes whiteae is found in the Eastern Cape province. The species has been sampled from Grahamstown (Brak Kloof) and Biesiesfontein. It occurs at altitudes ranging from 333 to 565 m.[3]
Habitat and ecology
Description
Conservation
Parapalystes whiteae is listed as Data Deficient by the South African National Biodiversity Institute. The species is presently known only from two localities. The status of the species remains obscure, and additional sampling is needed to collect the female and to determine the species' range.[3]
