Penestomus planus
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| Penestomus planus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Penestomidae |
| Genus: | Penestomus |
| Species: | P. planus |
| Binomial name | |
| Penestomus planus Simon, 1902 | |
Penestomus planus is a species of spider in the family Penestomidae and the type species of the genus Penestomus. It is endemic to South Africa.[1]
Penestomus planus has been recorded from the Eastern Cape and Western Cape provinces of South Africa, including Willowmore, Dunbrody, and Mossel Bay.[2]
Habitat
The species inhabits the Fynbos and Nama Karoo biomes, where it constructs retreat-webs underneath rocks.[2]
