Rothus auratus
Species of spider
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Rothus auratus is a spider species in the family Pisauridae.[2] The species is commonly known as the Garies Rothus nursery-web spider.[3]
| Garies Rothus nursery-web spider | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Pisauridae |
| Genus: | Rothus |
| Species: | R. auratus |
| Binomial name | |
| Rothus auratus | |
Distribution
Rothus auratus is endemic to South Africa, where it has been sampled from three provinces: Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, and Western Cape.[3]
Habitat and ecology
Description
Conservation
Rothus auratus is listed as Least Concern. Although the species is presently known only from females, it has a wide geographical range. The species is protected in Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve and Cederberg Wilderness Area. There are no significant threats to the species.[3]
