Scotophaeus marleyi
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| Marleyi's Golden Ground Spider | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Gnaphosidae |
| Genus: | Scotophaeus |
| Species: | S. marleyi |
| Binomial name | |
| Scotophaeus marleyi | |
Scotophaeus marleyi is a species of spider in the family Gnaphosidae.[2] It is endemic to South Africa and is commonly known as Marleyi's golden ground spider.[3]
Scotophaeus marleyi is found in four South African provinces: Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, and North West. Notable locations include the National Botanical Gardens in Bloemfontein, Durban, Ithala Nature Reserve, Sani Pass, Kruger National Park, Polokwane Nature Reserve, and Blouberg Nature Reserve.[3]
