Purcelliana problematica
Species of spider
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Purcelliana problematica is a species of spider in the family Prodidomidae.[2] It is endemic to South Africa.[3]
| Purcelliana problematica | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Prodidomidae |
| Genus: | Purcelliana |
| Species: | P. problematica |
| Binomial name | |
| Purcelliana problematica Cooke, 1964[1] | |
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Distribution
Purcelliana problematica is known only from the Western Cape province of South Africa.[3] The species ranges in altitude from 613 to 614 m above sea level.[3] It has been recorded from Prince Albert and Anysberg Nature Reserve.[3]
Habitat and ecology
The species is a free-running ground dweller sampled from the Nama Karoo biome.[3]
Description
Conservation
Purcelliana problematica is listed as Data Deficient for taxonomic reasons.[3] The species is under-sampled and expected to be found in more localities. More sampling is needed to collect the female and determine the species' range. There are no known threats, and it is protected in the Anysberg Nature Reserve.[3]
