Perenethis simoni
Species of spider
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Perenethis simoni is a spider species in the family Pisauridae.[2] The species is commonly known as Simon's Perenethis nursery-web spider.[3]
| Simon's Perenethis nursery-web spider | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Pisauridae |
| Genus: | Perenethis |
| Species: | P. simoni |
| Binomial name | |
| Perenethis simoni | |
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Distribution
Perenethis simoni is widely distributed throughout Africa, including Tanzania, Mozambique, the Comoros, and South Africa.[3] In South Africa, the species has been sampled from four provinces: Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga.[3]
Habitat and ecology
Description
Conservation
Perenethis simoni is listed as Least Concern due to its wide geographical range. The species is protected in Ndumo Game Reserve, Tembe Elephant Park, uMkhuze Game Reserve, Makelali Game Reserve, and Kruger National Park. There are no significant threats to the species.[3]
Etymology
This species honors eminent French arachnologist Eugène Simon (1848-1924).
