Proevippa biampliata
Species of spider
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Proevippa biampliata is a species of spider in the family Lycosidae.[2] It is found in southern Africa and is commonly known as the V-shaped Proevippa wolf spider.[3]
| V-shaped Proevippa wolf spider | |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Lycosidae |
| Genus: | Proevippa |
| Species: | P. biampliata |
| Binomial name | |
| Proevippa biampliata | |
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Distribution
Proevippa biampliata is found in Lesotho and South Africa.[2] In South Africa, it is recorded from the provinces Eastern Cape, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, and Western Cape. Notable locations include the Cape Peninsula, Sani Pass at various altitudes, Bontebok National Park, and Cederberg Wilderness Area.[3]
Habitat and ecology
Description
Conservation
Proevippa biampliata is listed as Least Concern by the South African National Biodiversity Institute due to its wide geographical range. There are no significant threats to the species and it is protected in more than ten protected areas.[3]
