Philodromus brachycephalus
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| Spotted Running Spider | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Philodromidae |
| Genus: | Philodromus |
| Species: | P. brachycephalus |
| Binomial name | |
| Philodromus brachycephalus Lawrence, 1952[1] | |
Philodromus brachycephalus is a species of spider in the family Philodromidae.[2] It is commonly known as the spotted running spider.[3]
Philodromus brachycephalus is known from Tanzania and South Africa.[2] In South Africa, it is known from four provinces including six protected areas, with an altitudinal range of 48 to 1,730 m (157 to 5,676 ft) above sea level.[3]
Habitat and ecology
Description
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female
Conservation
Philodromus brachycephalus is listed as Least Concern by the South African National Biodiversity Institute due to its wide range. The species is protected in six protected areas.[3]
Etymology
The specific name means "short-headed" in Greek.
